Comparing and Ordering Numbers

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

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

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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

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What is the greatest number in the following set: 1,700; 1,706; 17,104; 17,006?

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The greatest number is 17,104.

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What is the least number in the following set: 1,700; 1,706; 17,104; 17,006?

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The least number is 1,700.

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How do you determine which number is larger: 8,099,221 or 10,345?

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You compare the numbers by looking at the digits from left to right. 8,099,221 is larger.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 451,079?

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The value of the digit 5 in 451,079 is 50,000.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 5,768,221?

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The value of the digit 5 in 5,768,221 is 5,000,000.

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Which number is larger: 2,576,889 or 22,576,889?

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22,576,889 is larger.

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How do you rank numbers from greatest to least?

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

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What is the correct order from least to greatest for these numbers: 1,244,855; 1,322,556; 24,578; 78,001; 599?

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The correct order is 599; 24,578; 78,001; 1,244,855; 1,322,556.