COMPARING NUMBERS

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What does it mean when we say one number is greater than another?

Back

A number is greater than another if it is larger in value. For example, 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What does it mean when we say one number is less than another?

Back

A number is less than another if it is smaller in value. For example, 2 is less than 4.

Front

What does it mean when two numbers are equal?

Back

Two numbers are equal if they have the same value. For example, 7 is equal to 7.

Front

How do you compare two numbers with different digits?

Back

You compare the numbers starting from the leftmost digit. The first digit that differs determines which number is greater or less.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

If you have 32,694 and 32,594, which is greater?

Back

32,694 is greater than 32,594.

Front

If you have 432,200 and 43,220, which is greater?

Back

432,200 is greater than 43,220.

Front

If you have 2,321 and 2,312, which is greater?

Back

2,321 is greater than 2,312.