Comparing and Ordering Numbers

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What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing numbers?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to show that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing numbers?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to show that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in comparing numbers?

Back

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It is used to show that both numbers are the same.

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How do you compare two numbers?

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To compare two numbers, look at their digits starting from the left. The number with the larger digit in the highest place value is greater.

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What is the first step in ordering numbers from least to greatest?

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The first step is to identify the smallest number in the set.

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What is the first step in ordering numbers from greatest to least?

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The first step is to identify the largest number in the set.

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If you have the numbers 288 and 268, which is greater?

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288 is greater than 268.

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If you have the numbers 3,468 and 6,783, which is less?

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3,468 is less than 6,783.

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Arrange the numbers 3, 4, 1, 2 from least to greatest.

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The correct order is 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Arrange the numbers 3, 4, 1, 2 from greatest to least.

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The correct order is 4, 3, 2, 1.