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Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers. Example 1: Compare 76 and 67 Write: Say: 67 < 76 67 is less than 76 76 > 67 76 is greater than 67 Remember, the mouth of the symbol (> or <) always opens to the greater number. .
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Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers Example 1: Compare 76 and 67 Write: Say: 67 < 76 67 is less than 76 76 > 67 76 is greater than 67 Remember, the mouth of the symbol (> or <) always opens to the greater number.
Example 2: Blanca Peak is 14,345 feet above sea level. Crestone Peak is 14,294 feet above sea level. Which peak is taller?
Caution!!!!! Be sure to line up digits with the same place value when comparing or computing. Example: You score 108,464 points. Your friend scores 97,996. The higher score wins. Who wins? Lined Up IncorrectlyLined Up Correctly (at the ones place) 108,464 108,464 97,996 97,996 Note: When one whole number has more digits than the other, it is greater. Write: 108,464 > 97,996 or 97,996 < 108,464
Let’s Try!Compare using <,>, or =. • 534 __ 509 • 45,943 __ 45,494 • 904,109,005 __ 940,109,005 • 174,903,845,182 __ 174,903,845,182
Order the following numbers from greatest to least.61,565; 71,649; 75,367 75,367 ; 71,649; 61,565 (greatest to least)
Let’s Try!! • Order from least to greatest… • 2,756,833; 2,756,820; 2,756,338 • Order from greatest to least… • 90,654; 87,223; 87,954; 90,556