Comparing Two-Digit Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to compare the size of two numbers, 52 and 34, by focusing on their place values. It emphasizes starting with the highest place value, which is the tens place in this case, to determine which number is greater. The tutorial concludes that 52 is greater than 34 by comparing the tens digits first.

What is the first step in comparing two numbers?

• Add the numbers together

• Compare the tens place

• Check the ones place

• Look at the hundreds place

Why is 34 not considered the larger number even though it has more ones?

• Because 52 is a round number

• Because 34 is an odd number

• Because 52 has more tens

• Because 34 is a prime number

Which digit is more important when determining the larger number between 52 and 34?

• The ones digit

• The units digit

• The tens digit

• The hundreds digit

What is the correct conclusion when comparing 52 and 34?

• 34 is greater than 52

• 34 is equal to 52

• 52 is equal to 34

• 52 is greater than 34

When comparing numbers, which place value should you consider first?

• Hundreds place

• Thousands place

• Ones place

• Tens place