Comparing 3-digit numbers

Front

What does it mean when we say 873 __ 412?

Back

It means we are comparing the two numbers to see which one is greater, lesser, or equal.

Front

Which symbol shows that one number is greater than another?

Back

The symbol '>' shows that one number is greater than another.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means that the number on the left is lesser than the number on the right.

Front

What does it mean when two numbers are equal?

Back

It means both numbers have the same value.

Front

If 350 _____ 350, what is the answer?

Back

350 = 350.

Front

How do you compare 254 and 424?

Back

254 < 424, meaning 254 is lesser than 424.

Front

What is the result of comparing 762 and 793?

Back

762 < 793, meaning 762 is lesser than 793.

Front

What is the first step in comparing two 3-digit numbers?

Back

Look at the hundreds place to see which number is larger.

Front

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

Back

You compare the tens digit.

Front

What do you do if the tens digits are also the same?

Back

You compare the ones digit.