3.2D Pathway

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What is a number comparison?

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A number comparison is when we look at two numbers and decide which one is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in number comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It shows that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in number comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It shows that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in number comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It shows that both numbers are the same.

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How do you compare two numbers with different digits?

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You compare the numbers starting from the leftmost digit. The first digit that is different will determine which number is larger or smaller.

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If you have the numbers 50,098 and 5,098, which is greater?

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50,098 is greater than 5,098.

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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 number of digits in each number.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 50,098?

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The place value of the digit 5 in 50,098 is 'fifty thousand'.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 5,098?

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The place value of the digit 5 in 5,098 is 'five thousand'.

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How can you tell if one number is larger than another?

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You can tell if one number is larger by comparing their digits from left to right until you find a difference.