Comparing Whole Numbers

Front

What does it mean for one number to be greater than another?

Back

A number is greater than another if it is to the right on the number line, meaning it has a higher value.

Front

What does it mean for one number to be less than another?

Back

A number is less than another if it is to the left on the number line, meaning it has a lower value.

Front

What symbol is used to show that one number is greater than another?

Back

>

Front

What symbol is used to show that one number is less than another?

Back

<

Front

What symbol is used to show that two numbers are equal?

Back

=

Front

If 5,000 < 5,500, what can we say about these numbers?

Back

5,000 is less than 5,500.

Front

If 7,200 > 7,150, what can we say about these numbers?

Back

7,200 is greater than 7,150.

Front

What is the result of comparing 1,000 and 1,000?

Back

1,000 = 1,000 (they are equal).

Front

Which number is greater: 6,331 or 6,430?

Back

6,430 is greater than 6,331.

Front

Is 897 greater than or less than 879?

Back

897 is greater than 879.