Comparing Numbers

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What does it mean when we say 56,991 > 52,880?

Back

It means that 56,991 is greater than 52,880.

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What does the symbol < represent in comparing numbers?

Back

The symbol < means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol > represent in comparing numbers?

Back

The symbol > means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol = represent in comparing numbers?

Back

The symbol = means 'equal to'.

Front

If 21,409 > 20,891, what can we say about these two numbers?

Back

21,409 is larger than 20,891.

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How do you compare two numbers like 109 and 102?

Back

You look at the digits from left to right; since 109 is greater than 102, we say 109 > 102.

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What is the result of comparing 9,305 and 9,062?

Back

9,305 is greater than 9,062, so 9,305 > 9,062.

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If 351 < 531, what does that tell us about these numbers?

Back

It tells us that 351 is less than 531.

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What is the first step in comparing two numbers?

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Look at the leftmost digits and compare them.

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If two numbers have the same leftmost digit, what do you do next?

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You compare the next digit to the right.