Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

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

Front

How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

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

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 does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

The symbol '=' means that two numbers are equal.

Front

If 85 ___ 98, what symbol fits?

Back

< (85 is less than 98)

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If 94 ___ 49, what symbol fits?

Back

> (94 is greater than 49)

Front

If 351 ___ 531, what symbol fits?

Back

< (351 is less than 531)

Front

If 2,184 ___ 1,284, what symbol fits?

Back

> (2,184 is greater than 1,284)

Front

What is the greatest number in the set: 234, 722, 437, 566?

Back

722 is the greatest number.