- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 1.79 is between 1.7 and 1.8
- 1.75 is the midpoint between 1.7 (1.70) and 1.8 (1.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 1.79 is greater than the midpoint (1.75)
- Therefore, 1.79 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 1.8
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