Digits and Place Value (Part 1)

The video tutorial explains the base-10 number system, highlighting that 9 is the largest single digit. It discusses the need for larger numbers and how they are formed by combining digits. The concept of a place value chart is introduced to show the position and value of each digit in a number. An example using the number 2,658 is provided, demonstrating how each digit is placed in the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands positions to form the complete number.

What is the largest single digit in our number system?

How do we form larger numbers using digits?

What does the first place or position in a place value chart represent?

In the number 2,658, what is the value of the digit in the hundreds place?

How do you combine the values of each digit to get the overall number?