Greater Than and Less Than

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What does it mean for one number to be greater than another?

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A number is greater than another if it is larger in value. For example, 963 is greater than 762 because 963 > 762.

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What does it mean for one number to be less than another?

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A number is less than another if it is smaller in value. For example, 753 is less than 754 because 753 < 754.

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How do you compare two numbers to determine which is greater?

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To compare two numbers, look at their digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The number with the larger digit in the highest place value is greater.

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What is the greater number: 720 or 620?

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720 is greater than 620.

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What is the less number: 753 or 754?

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753 is less than 754.

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What is the greater number: 548 or 538?

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548 is greater than 538.

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What is the greater number: 804 or 904?

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904 is greater than 804.

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What is the significance of place value in comparing numbers?

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Place value determines the value of a digit based on its position in a number. Higher place values (like thousands) have more significance than lower place values (like ones).

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How can you visually represent greater than and less than relationships?

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You can use symbols: '>' for greater than and '<' for less than. For example, 963 > 762 and 753 < 754.

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What is the relationship between the numbers 804 and 904?

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904 is greater than 804.