- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 5.714 is between 5.7 and 5.8
- 5.75 is the midpoint between 5.7 (5.70) and 5.8 (5.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 5.714 is less than the midpoint (5.75)
- Therefore, 5.714 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 5.7
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