Comparing Numbers

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What does it mean for one number to be greater than another?

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

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What does it mean for one number to be less than another?

Back

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

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What does it mean for two numbers to be equal?

Back

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

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How do you compare two numbers?

Back

To compare two numbers, look at their digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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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.

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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.

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What symbol is used to show that two numbers are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to show that two numbers are equal.

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Compare the numbers: 500,000 _____ 499,999

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500,000 > 499,999

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Compare the numbers: 1,234 _____ 1,234

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1,234 = 1,234

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Compare the numbers: 300,000 _____ 300,001

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300,000 < 300,001