Place Value

Place value is the value of a digit depending on its position in a number. In our base-10 number system, each place value is ten times the value to its right. Understanding place value is essential for working with numbers and performing mathematical operations.

Understanding Place Value

In a given number, each digit has a place value based on its position. The rightmost digit represents the ones place, the next digit to the left represents the tens place, the next one represents the hundreds place, and so on.

For example, in the number 3256:

• The digit 6 is in the ones place, with a value of 6.
• The digit 5 is in the tens place, with a value of 5 * 10 = 50.
• The digit 2 is in the hundreds place, with a value of 2 * 100 = 200.
• The digit 3 is in the thousands place, with a value of 3 * 1000 = 3000.

Place Value Chart

A place value chart is a helpful tool for understanding the value of each digit in a number. It organizes the number into its various place values, making it easier to comprehend the overall value of the number.

Study Guide

Here are some key points to remember about place value:

1. Each digit in a number has a place value based on its position.
2. The place values are powers of 10, with the rightmost digit representing the ones place, the next representing the tens place, and so on.
3. A place value chart can help visualize the value of each digit in a number.
4. Understanding place value is crucial for performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of multi-digit numbers.

Practice identifying place values in different numbers and using place value charts to represent numbers. This will help reinforce your understanding of place value and its importance in mathematics.

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