Comparing Whole Numbers

Front

What does it mean when we say 1,236 > 1,009?

Back

It means that 1,236 is larger than 1,009.

Front

How do you compare two whole numbers?

Back

You can compare whole numbers by using the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

If a number is less than 98,573 and greater than 93,361, what can we say about it?

Back

It must be between 93,361 and 98,573.

Front

Is 94,751 a possible number if it is less than 98,573 and greater than 93,361?

Back

No, because 94,751 has a digit less than 5 in the hundreds place.

Front

Which number is less than 1,300,773? 1,000,100 or 1,739,167?

Back

1,000,100 is less than 1,300,773.

Front

Which number is greater than 458,347? 510,180 or 457,533?

Back

510,180 is greater than 458,347.

Front

What does it mean if two numbers are equal?

Back

It means they have the same value.