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In the following exercises, name each decimal. $$5.5$$

   In the following exercises, name each decimal.
$$5.5$$

Prealgebra

Lynn Marecek,… 1st Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 1

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03/30/2020

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Key Concepts

Decimal Numbers

Decimal numbers use a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fraction part. This system allows for precise representation of values that are not whole numbers, and understanding it is fundamental to arithmetic and algebra.

Place Value

Place value is the system that determines the value of each digit in a decimal number based on its position relative to the decimal point. Digits to the left of the decimal represent whole number units, while digits to the right represent fractional parts, such as tenths, hundredths, and so on.

Verbal Representation of Decimals

Verbal representation involves converting a numeric decimal into words. This process requires reading the whole number part normally and then describing the fractional part by stating its numerator followed by the appropriate denominator based on its place value, such as stating the fraction as 'tenths' for a single digit after the decimal point.

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