Comparing Decimals to Thousandths

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, and it is represented with a decimal point.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that its value is larger when compared to the other decimal.

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What is the value of the digit in the thousandths place in the decimal 0.652?

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The value of the digit in the thousandths place in 0.652 is 2.

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How do you determine which decimal is smaller when comparing decimals?

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To determine which decimal is smaller, compare the digits starting from the left until you find a difference.

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What is the relationship between 0.62 and 0.26?

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0.62 is greater than 0.26.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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In the comparison 7.31 __ 7.304, which symbol fits?

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The symbol '>' fits, as 7.31 is greater than 7.304.

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What is the significance of the place value in decimals?

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Place value in decimals determines the value of each digit based on its position relative to the decimal point.