QuestionW. 4 Place values in decimal numbers (8) In 5,168.20, which digit is in the tenths place? Submit
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STEP 1
What is this asking? Which number in 5,168.20 is in the tenths place? Watch out! Don't mix up the tenths place with other decimal places like the hundredths or the tens place.
STEP 2
1. Understand Place Value
2. Identify the Tenths Place
STEP 3
Let's break down the number 5,168.20.
Each digit has a special place, kind of like assigned seats in a classroom!
We have the **thousands** place, the **hundreds** place, the **tens** place, the **ones** place.
Then, after the decimal point, we have the **tenths** place, the **hundredths** place, and so on.
STEP 4
Think of it like this: is the same as .
See how the places get smaller and smaller after the decimal point?
STEP 5
The **tenths** place is the first place to the right of the decimal point.
It represents fractions of one-tenth.
STEP 6
In our number 5,168.20, the digit **2** is right after the decimal point.
So, the **2** is in the tenths place!
STEP 7
The digit in the tenths place is **2**.
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