Comparing Three-Digit Numbers Flashcard

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What is a three-digit number?

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A three-digit number is a number that has three digits, ranging from 100 to 999.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It shows that two numbers are the same.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It shows that one number is either greater than or equal to another.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It shows that one number is either less than or equal to another.

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How do you compare two numbers?

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

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Which is greater: 530 or 503?

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530 is greater than 503.

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Which is less: 389 or 398?

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389 is less than 398.

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Which number is greater: 456 or 462?

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462 is greater than 456.