Comparing lengths

Front

What does it mean when we say one object is longer than another?

Back

It means that the first object takes up more space from one end to the other compared to the second object.

Front

If X is 3 cm longer than Z, how do we find the length of Z if we know X?

Back

Subtract 3 cm from the length of X.

Front

What is the term for when one object takes up less space than another?

Back

Shorter.

Front

If the garage is 5 meters wide and the shed is 2 meters wide, how much wider is the garage?

Back

3 meters wider.

Front

How do you compare lengths of two objects?

Back

You can subtract the shorter length from the longer length.

Front

If Z is 10 cm shorter than Y, how do we find the length of Y?

Back

Add 10 cm to the length of Z.

Front

What does it mean when we say one object is shorter than another?

Back

It means that the first object takes up less space from one end to the other compared to the second object.

Front

If a girl is 13 cm shorter than a boy, how do we express this relationship?

Back

The girl is 13 cm shorter than the boy.

Front

If a colored pencil box is 4 cm longer than a crayon box, how do we find the length of the crayon box?

Back

Subtract 4 cm from the length of the colored pencil box.

Front

What is the formula to find the difference in lengths between two objects?

Back

Difference = Length of the longer object - Length of the shorter object.