Place Value
Place value is the value of a digit based on its position within a number. The position of each digit in a number determines its value. The value of a digit is based on the place or position of the digit in a number.
Understanding Place Value
Let's consider the number 345. In this number, 5 is in the ones place, 4 is in the tens place, and 3 is in the hundreds place. The place value of each digit in the number is determined by its position.
Key Concepts
- Ones Place: The rightmost digit in a number represents the ones place.
- Tens Place: The digit to the left of the ones place represents the tens place.
- Hundreds Place: The digit to the left of the tens place represents the hundreds place.
- Thousands Place: The digit to the left of the hundreds place represents the thousands place.
- And so on...
Example:
Consider the number 7,682. The place value of each digit in this number is as follows:
| Thousands | Hundreds | Tens | Ones |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Study Guide
To understand place value, it's important to remember the following key points:
- Each digit in a number has a place value based on its position.
- The place value of a digit is determined by its position in the number.
- Place value helps us understand the relative value of each digit in a number.
- By understanding place value, we can compare and order numbers more effectively.
Practice identifying the place value of digits in various numbers. Work on exercises that require you to write numbers in expanded form based on their place value.
Understanding place value is crucial for working with larger numbers and performing operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Mastering place value lays the foundation for a strong understanding of numbers and their properties.
Remember to always pay attention to the position of each digit in a number to determine its place value.
Now that you have a good understanding of place value, try out some practice problems to reinforce your knowledge!
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