Comparing Numbers

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to see which number is greater, which is smaller, or if they are equal.

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What is greater than?

Back

Greater than is a term used to describe when one number is larger than another. For example, 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What is less than?

Back

Less than is a term used to describe when one number is smaller than another. For example, 2 is less than 4.

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What does equal mean in numbers?

Back

Equal means that two numbers are the same. For example, 3 is equal to 3.

Front

How do we use the symbols > and

Back

> means greater than and < means less than.

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What is the number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us see which numbers are greater or less.

Front

If I have 7 apples and my friend has 5 apples, who has more?

Back

You have more apples because 7 is greater than 5.

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If I have 4 candies and my sister has 4 candies, how many do we have?

Back

You both have the same amount of candies because 4 is equal to 4.

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What is the largest number between 3, 8, and 5?

Back

The largest number is 8.

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What is the smallest number between 10, 2, and 6?

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The smallest number is 2.