Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

Comparing numbers means determining which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

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

What does the symbol '≠' mean?

Back

The symbol '≠' means 'not equal to'.

Front

How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

Back

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

Front

How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

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

Front

If 4,567 __________ 3,678, what symbol fits?

Back

4,567 > 3,678 (greater than) because 4,567 is larger.

Front

If 2,245 __________ 2,245, what symbol fits?

Back

2,245 = 2,245 (equal to) because both numbers are the same.

Front

Which is greater: 2,893 or 2,983?

Back

2,983 is greater than 2,893.