Lesson 6: Comparing Numbers

Front

This symbol = is read as

Back

equal to

Front

Compare these numbers: 5 206 _ 6 109

Back

<

Front

This symbol < is read as

Back

less than

Front

This symbol > is read as

Back

greater than

Front

Compare these numbers: 3 278 _ 3 287

Back

<

Front

What does the symbol < mean?

Back

It means the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

Front

What does the symbol > mean?

Back

It means the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

Front

If 4 500 _ 4 500, what symbol do we use?

Back

=

Front

What is the opposite of

Back

>

Front

If 7 000 _ 6 999, what symbol do we use?

Back

>