- Since 6 is in the tenths place, 7.638 is between 7.6 and 7.7
- 7.65 is the midpoint between 7.6 (7.60) and 7.7 (7.70)
- As illustrated on the number line, 7.638 is less than the midpoint (7.65)
- Therefore, 7.638 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 7.6
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