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What does it mean to compare whole numbers?

Back

To compare whole numbers means to determine which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

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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.

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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.

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

Back

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

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Compare these numbers: 1,654 ___ 2,687

Back

1,654 is less than 2,687 (1,654 < 2,687).

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Compare these numbers: 9,305 ___ 9,062

Back

9,305 is greater than 9,062 (9,305 > 9,062).

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Compare these numbers: 362,286 ___ 360,055

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362,286 is greater than 360,055 (362,286 > 360,055).

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Compare these numbers: 8 ___ 8

Back

8 is equal to 8 (8 = 8).

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Compare these numbers: 5,325 ___ 3,264

Back

5,325 is greater than 3,264 (5,325 > 3,264).

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What is the first step in comparing whole numbers?

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The first step is to look at the leftmost digits of the numbers.