Comparing Whole Numbers Flashcard

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To compare 12 and 21, we see that 12 is less than 21. Therefore, the correct symbol to fill in the blank is <, making the statement 12 < 21 true.

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The correct symbol is '=' because 5,000 is equal to 5,000. The other symbols '>' and '<' indicate inequality, which is not true in this case.

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To compare 87 and 78, we see that 87 is greater than 78. Therefore, the correct symbol to use is '>'. Thus, 87 > 78.

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To find the greatest number, compare the values: 2,345, 2,543, and 2,435. The highest value is 2,543, making it the greatest number among the choices.

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To order the numbers from least to greatest, compare them digit by digit. Starting with the thousands place, all numbers are 1,000. In the hundreds place, 2 is less than 3, so 1,234 comes first, followed by 1,243, and finally 1,324.

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The correct statement is 9,876 > 9,768 because 9,876 is greater than 9,768 when comparing the two numbers. Thus, the second choice is true.

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The number 45,678 is less than 45,687. Therefore, the correct symbol to fill in the blank is '<', indicating that 45,678 < 45,687.

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Which set of numbers is ordered from greatest to least?

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The correct set ordered from greatest to least is 8,900, 8,800, 8,700. This sequence starts with the highest number and decreases, while the other options either increase or are out of order.

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99,999 is less than 100,000. Therefore, we compare the two numbers and find that 99,999 < 100,000, making the correct choice '<'.

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To order the numbers from least to greatest, compare them: 56,789 is the smallest, followed by 59,789, and then 65,789. Thus, the correct order is 56,789, 59,789, 65,789.

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