Comparing and Ordering Numbers

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What is expanded form?

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Expanded form is a way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit. For example, 1,254 in expanded form is 1,000 + 200 + 50 + 4.

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How do you compare two numbers?

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To compare two numbers, look at the digits from left to right. The number with the larger digit in the highest place value is greater.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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How do you write 1,000 + 200 + 50 + 4 in standard form?

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In standard form, 1,000 + 200 + 50 + 4 is written as 1,254.

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Which is greater: 362,286 or 360,055?

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362,286 is greater than 360,055.

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What is the first step in ordering numbers?

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The first step in ordering numbers is to compare the highest place value of each number.

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If you have the numbers 287, 985, and 345, which is the least?

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The least number is 287.