Comparing, Ordering, and Number Lines

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to determine which number is greater, less, or equal to another number.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

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Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

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Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

=

Front

How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

List the numbers starting with the largest and ending with the smallest.

Front

How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

Back

List the numbers starting with the smallest and ending with the largest.

Front

What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal spacing between them.

Front

Where would the number 500 go on a number line between 400 and 600?

Back

500 would be in the middle of 400 and 600.

Front

If you have the numbers 234, 567, and 890, which is the greatest?

Back

890 is the greatest.

Front

If you have the numbers 123, 456, and 789, which is the least?

Back

123 is the least.