Comparing 3-Digit Numbers

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What does > mean in comparing numbers?

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It means the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

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What does < mean in comparing numbers?

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It means the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

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What does = mean in comparing numbers?

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It means both numbers are equal.

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Compare: 641 ___ 641

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= (They are equal)

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Compare: 250 ___ 275

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< (250 is less than 275)

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Compare: 198 ___ 107

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> (198 is greater than 107)

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Compare: 804 ___ 514

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> (804 is greater than 514)

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Compare: 312 ___ 312

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= (They are equal)

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What is the first step in comparing 3-digit numbers?

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Look at the hundreds place.

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If two numbers have the same hundreds digit, what do you compare next?

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Compare the tens place.