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What are Decimals?

Decimals represent parts of a whole using the decimal point (.). After the decimal: first place = tenths (1/10), second place = hundredths (1/100). 0.3 = 3/10 = three-tenths. 0.45 = 45/100 = forty-five hundredths. 2.7 = 2 ones + 7 tenths = 2 + 7/10.

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Concept check 1
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Definition to application 2
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Formula warm-up 3
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Reasoning practice 4
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Board-style short answer 5
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Mistake correction 6
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Visual interpretation 7
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Applied word problem 8
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Revision challenge 9
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Exam recap 10
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