Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean when two numbers are equal?

Back

Two numbers are equal when they have the same value. For example, 3,821 = 3,821.

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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. For example, 6,988 > 6,899.

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. For example, 3,056 < 3,065.

Front

How do you compare two numbers with the same digits?

Back

If two numbers have the same digits in the same order, they are equal. For example, 3,821 and 3,821 are equal.

Front

What is the value of 75 hundreds?

Back

75 hundreds is equal to 7,500.

Front

If 5,316 < __________, what number can fill the blank?

Back

5,361 is a number that makes the sentence true.

Front

What does it mean if a number is greater than another number?

Back

A number is greater than another if it has a higher value. For example, 7508 is greater than 75 hundreds.

Front

What is the relationship between 6,988 and 6,899?

Back

6,988 is greater than 6,899.

Front

What is the relationship between 3,056 and 3,065?

Back

3,056 is less than 3,065.

Front

How can you tell which number is larger when comparing two numbers?

Back

Look at the digits from left to right; the first digit that differs determines which number is larger.