Understanding Number Comparisons

What does the symbol that looks like an alligator's mouth represent in number comparisons?

• It is used for subtraction.

• It points to the larger number.

• It indicates the numbers are equal.

• It shows which number is smaller.

If you compare the numbers 5 and 9, which number will the alligator's mouth open towards?

• 9

• Neither number

• 5

• Both numbers

When two numbers are exactly the same, which symbol is used to show this?

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Not equal to

• Less than

On a number line, what happens to the numbers as you move to the right?

• They get bigger.

• They get smaller.

• They disappear.

• They stay the same.

If 24 is to the left of 27 on a number line, what can we say about 24?

• 24 is less than 27.

• 24 is greater than 27.

• 24 is equal to 27.

• 24 is not comparable to 27.