Rounding & Place Value with decimals

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest hundredth?

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Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a decimal number to two places after the decimal point.

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What is place value?

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Place value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 67.92?

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The value of the digit 2 in 67.92 is 2 hundredths, or 0.02.

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value.

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What is the nearest whole number to 14.685?

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The nearest whole number to 14.685 is 15.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of the digit 8 in the number 8.655?

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The value of the digit 8 in 8.655 is 8 units or 8 whole.

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What does it mean to express a decimal in words?

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Expressing a decimal in words means writing out the number using words, such as 'seven and eighty-one hundredth' for 7.81.

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What is the largest number among 2.681, 0.985, and 0.499?

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The largest number is 2.681.