Comparing Numbers

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What is comparing numbers?

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Comparing numbers means looking at two or more numbers to see which is greater, which is less, or if they are equal.

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What does 'least' mean in comparing numbers?

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'Least' means the smallest number in a group.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, start with the smallest number and arrange them in increasing order.

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What symbol do we use to show 'greater than'?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one number is greater than another.

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What symbol do we use to show 'less than'?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one number is less than another.

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What does it mean if two numbers are equal?

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If two numbers are equal, it means they have the same value and we use the symbol '='.

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How can you tell which number is greater?

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You can tell which number is greater by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers visually.

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What is the value of 300 + 70 + 2?

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The value of 300 + 70 + 2 is 372.

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If 351 __?__ 531, what symbol fits?

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The symbol '<' fits because 351 is less than 531.