PV - whole numbers

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. It can be zero or any positive number (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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How do you express a large number using place value?

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You can express a large number by breaking it down into its place values. For example, 140,578,000 can be expressed as 100,000,000 + 40,000,000 + 500,000 + 70,000 + 8,000.

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What does rounding a number mean?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest specified place value, such as the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand.

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What is the value of a digit in a number?

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The value of a digit depends on its position in the number. For example, in 4,567, the value of 4 is 4,000 because it is in the thousands place.

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How do you compare whole numbers?

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You compare whole numbers by looking at their values. The number with the greater value is larger.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 5,432?

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The place value of the digit 5 in 5,432 is 5,000 because it is in the thousands place.

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What is the difference between the largest and smallest number in a set?

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The difference is found by subtracting the smallest number from the largest number.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 7,890?

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The value of the digit 7 in 7,890 is 7,000 because it is in the thousands place.

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What does it mean to round 557 to the nearest ten?

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Rounding 557 to the nearest ten means finding the closest multiple of ten, which is 560.