COMPARING NUMBERS

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WHAT IS THE SMALLEST NUMBER?

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The smallest number among a set of numbers is the one that is less than all the others.

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WHAT IS THE GREATEST NUMBER?

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The greatest number among a set of numbers is the one that is more than all the others.

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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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WHAT DOES THE SYMBOL '<' MEAN?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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WHAT DOES THE SYMBOL '>' MEAN?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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WHAT DOES THE SYMBOL '=' MEAN?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF ONE NUMBER IS GREATER THAN ANOTHER?

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If the first number has a higher digit in the highest place value compared to the second number, it is greater.

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HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF ONE NUMBER IS LESS THAN ANOTHER?

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If the first number has a lower digit in the highest place value compared to the second number, it is less.

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WHAT IS A COMPARISON STATEMENT?

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A comparison statement uses symbols like '<', '>', or '=' to show the relationship between two numbers.

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34 234 ______ 30 234 + 4000

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34 234 = 30 234 + 4000.