Comparing Whole Numbers

Front

What does '>' mean when comparing numbers?

Back

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

Front

What does '<' mean when comparing numbers?

Back

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

Front

What does '=' mean when comparing numbers?

Back

It means both numbers are equal.

Front

How do you compare two whole numbers?

Back

Look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

Front

Which is greater: 26 or 21?

Back

26 is greater than 21.

Front

Which is equal: 1,425 and 1,425?

Back

1,425 is equal to 1,425.

Front

Which number is greater than 6,331?

Back

6,430 is greater than 6,331.

Front

Which is less: 2,456 or 2,564?

Back

2,456 is less than 2,564.

Front

Which is greater: 897 or 879?

Back

897 is greater than 879.

Front

What is the first step in comparing two numbers?

Back

Identify the place values of the digits.