Comparing Numbers

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

It means 'equal to'. For example, 7 = 7 means 7 is equal to 7.

Front

How do you compare two numbers?

Back

Look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

Front

What is 6 tens + 4 ones + 9 hundreds?

Back

964.

Front

Is 555 greater than or less than 545?

Back

555 > 545.

Front

What is the value of 3 in the number 347?

Back

The value of 3 is 300 because it is in the hundreds place.

Front

What is the value of 4 in the number 347?

Back

The value of 4 is 40 because it is in the tens place.

Front

What is the value of 7 in the number 347?

Back

The value of 7 is 7 because it is in the ones place.

Front

Which number is greater: 665 or 687?

Back

665 < 687.