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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

It means 'equal to'. For example, 7 = 7 means 7 is equal to 7.

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How do you compare two numbers?

Back

Look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

Front

What is 21,409 compared to 20,891?

Back

21,409 > 20,891.

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What is 109 compared to 102?

Back

109 > 102.

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What is 351 compared to 531?

Back

351 < 531.

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What is 68 compared to 75?

Back

68 is less than 75.

Front

If two numbers are equal, what symbol do we use?

Back

We use the '=' symbol.

Front

What is the first step in comparing numbers?

Back

Compare the digits in the highest place value.