Jaiden is ordering 2.615, 2.65, 2.7, and 2.623 from least to greatest. Here are his steps:(1) Compare and order 2.7 and 2.65 because they have the fewest digits.(2) Compare each digit of the numbers 2.615 and 2.623. * The units digits are equal. * The tenths digits are equal. * 1 < 2 in the hundredths place so 2.615 < 2.623.(3) Combine the two lists into one: 2.7, 2.65, 2.615, 2.623.Which statement describes Jaiden’s error?
Answer
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Jaiden listed the numbers from greatest to least.
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Jaiden should have compared the two numbers with the most digits first.
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Jaiden should have added zeroes to each of the shorter decimals to get 2.615, 2.065, 2.007, and 2.623. Then, he should have compared all of them using place value.
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Jaiden should have added zeroes to the ends of the shorter decimals to get 2.615, 2.650, 2.700, and 2.623. Then, he should have compared all of them using place value.