Comparing and Ordering Numbers

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two numbers are the same in value.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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How do you compare the numbers 426,000 and 406,200?

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426,000 > 406,200 because 426,000 is larger than 406,200.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

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How do you compare the numbers 3,584,271 and 3,564,092?

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3,584,271 > 3,564,092 because 3,584,271 is larger than 3,564,092.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

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What is the correct order of the numbers 406,200, 426,000, and 640,020?

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406,200 < 426,000 < 640,020.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

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What is the correct order of the numbers 7,550, 5,070, and 5,007?

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7,550 > 5,070 > 5,007.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

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If a number is less than another number, what symbol would you use?

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You would use the '<' symbol.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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If a number is greater than another number, what symbol would you use?

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You would use the '>' symbol.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the first step in comparing two numbers?

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The first step is to look at the leftmost digits of both numbers.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3