Comparing Numbers

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What does it mean when we say one number is 'greater than' another?

Back

It means that the first number is larger in value than the second number.

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What does it mean when we say one number is 'less than' another?

Back

It means that the first number is smaller in value than the second number.

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What does it mean when two numbers are 'equal to' each other?

Back

It means that both numbers have the same value.

Front

How do you compare two numbers?

Back

You can compare two numbers by looking at their digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

Front

What symbol do we use 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 do we use 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 do we use to show that two numbers are equal?

Back

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

Front

If 5,316 < 5,361, what can we say about these two numbers?

Back

5,316 is less than 5,361.

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Arrange these numbers in order from least to greatest: 1,982, 1,298, 1,309, 1,398.

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1,298, 1,309, 1,398, 1,982.

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What is the result of comparing 654 and 687?

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654 is less than 687.