COMPARING NUMBERS

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

Back

A number is greater than another if it is larger in value. For example, 432,200 is greater than 43,220.

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What is expanded form?

Back

Expanded form is a way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit. For example, 9081 in expanded form is 9000 + 80 + 1.

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How do you compare two numbers?

Back

To compare two numbers, look at their digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The number with the larger digit is greater.

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What symbol do we use to show that one number is less than another?

Back

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

Front

What symbol do we use to show that one number is greater than another?

Back

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

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What does it mean when two numbers are equal?

Back

Two numbers are equal if they have the same value. For example, 1002 is not equal to 1020.

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If 6,880 is compared to 6,879, what is the relationship?

Back

6,880 is greater than 6,879.

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What is the expanded form of 2,345,908?

Back

The expanded form of 2,345,908 is 2,000,000 + 300,000 + 40,000 + 5,000 + 900 + 8.

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How do you write 1002 in expanded form?

Back

1002 in expanded form is 1000 + 0 + 0 + 2.

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What is the relationship between 2,345,908 and 2,354,908?

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2,345,908 is less than 2,354,908.