Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to determine which number is greater, which is lesser, or if they are equal.

Front

How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

To order numbers from greatest to least, start with the largest number and list the others in descending order.

Front

How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

Back

To order numbers from least to greatest, start with the smallest number and list the others in ascending order.

Front

What symbol is used 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 is used to show that one number is greater than another?

Back

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

Front

What symbol is used to show that two numbers are equal?

Back

The symbol '=' is used to show that two numbers are equal.

Front

If you have the numbers 5 and 8, which is greater?

Back

8 is greater than 5.

Front

If you have the numbers 12 and 7, which is less?

Back

7 is less than 12.

Front

What is the least number in the set: 34, 12, 56, 23?

Back

The least number is 12.

Front

What is the greatest number in the set: 45, 67, 23, 89?

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The greatest number is 89.