The value of 5.9 is greater than 5 and less than 6.
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Let's continue adding to the number line from the previous exercise. Note that 5.9 is greater than 5 and less than 6. Additionally, 5.9 is greater than 5.5. This means that 5.9 is between 5 and 6 but it is closer to 6 than 5. Let's graph 5.9 on the number line.
