Place value (T4 W6)
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Place value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in the number 4,582, the digit '4' is in the thousands place, meaning it represents 4,000. Each position to the right decreases by a factor of ten: hundreds, tens, and ones. Understanding place value is crucial for performing operations like addition and subtraction accurately.
Consider the number 7,236. To break it down: the '7' is in the thousands place (7,000), the '2' is in the hundreds place (200), the '3' is in the tens place (30), and the '6' is in the ones place (6). When we add these values together, we can see how each digit contributes to the overall value of the number.
Let's practice identifying the place values of digits in the number 5,914. What is the value of the digit '5'? (Answer: 5,000) What about the digit '9'? (Answer: 900) Now, work with a partner to find the place values of the digits in the number 3,482. Share your answers and discuss any differences.
Now it's your turn to solve some problems on your own. Write down the place value of each digit in the following numbers: 6,731; 2,405; and 9,862. After that, create a number using the digits 1, 3, 5, and 7. Write the number and explain the place value of each digit in your number.
Answer: 300
The digit '3' is in the hundreds place, which represents 300.
Answer: 200
The digit '2' is in the hundreds place, representing 200.
Answer: 7,000
The digit '7' is in the thousands place, which represents 7,000.
Answer: 2
The digit '2' is in the tens place, representing 20.
Answer: 5,000
The digit '5' is in the thousands place, which represents 5,000.
Answer: 2,000 + 300 + 30 + 4
Each digit contributes to the total value based on its place value.
Answer: 600
The digit '6' is in the hundreds place, representing 600.
Answer: 800
The digit '8' is in the hundreds place, which represents 800.