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Comparing and Ordering Numbers. Standard 1c. To compare numbers, it is important to know the following symbols:. < means less than > means greater than = means equal to. Examples:. To show that 1 is less than 2 write: 1 < 2 To show that 4 is greater than 2 write: 4 > 2
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Comparing and Ordering Numbers Standard 1c
To compare numbers, it is important to know the following symbols: < means less than > means greater than = means equal to
Examples: • To show that 1 is less than 2 write: 1 < 2 • To show that 4 is greater than 2 write: 4 > 2 • To show that 2 is equal to 2 write: 2 = 2
When comparing or ordering numbers, use the following tips: 1. Convert fractions to decimals because they are easier to compare. 2. Double check your answer in order to avoid any mistakes. 3. Remember with symbols < and >, the symbol points to the smaller value.
Which list of numbers is in order from least to greatest? • 16.32 , 17.2 , 20.23 , 20.3 • 20.3 , 16.32 , 17.2 , 20.23 • 16.32 , 20.23 , 17.2 , 20.3 • 17.2 , 16.32 , 20.23 , 20.3
Select the correct symbol. 0.05 0.08 • = • > • <
Which list of numbers is in order from greatest to least? • 28,906 ; 28,117 ; 27,998 ; 27,896 • 28,117 ; 27,998 ; 28,906 ; 27,896 • 27,896 ; 28,117 ; 28,906 ; 27,998 • 28,117 ; 28,906 ; 27,998 ; 27,896
Select the correct symbol. 69,436 62,371 • = • < • >
Fill in the blank. 6,770 is _______ 5,963 • less than • equal to • greater than
Fill in the blank. 32,120 is _______ 32,120 • greater than • less than • equal to
Fill in the blank. 26,181 is _______ 26,406 • less than • greater than • equal to