Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Front

What does it mean when we say one number is 'less than' another?

Back

It means that the first number is smaller in value compared to the second number.

Front

What symbol is used to indicate that one number is greater than another?

Back

>

Front

What symbol is used to indicate that one number is less than another?

Back

<

Front

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

Back

You look at the value of each number; the one with the higher value is greater.

Front

What is the correct order from greatest to least for the numbers 834, 677, and 123?

Back

834, 677, 123

Front

What does the symbol '>' represent in number comparison?

Back

It represents that the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

Front

What does the symbol '<' represent in number comparison?

Back

It represents that the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

Front

If 221 > 220, what can we infer about the relationship between these two numbers?

Back

221 is greater than 220.

Front

What is the first step in ordering a set of numbers from least to greatest?

Back

Identify the smallest number in the set.

Front

When comparing numbers, what is the significance of the position of the digits?

Back

The position of the digits determines the value of the number; for example, in 431, the '4' is in the hundreds place, making it greater than 341.