This topic, comparing numbers, illustrates how to compare one number or a group of numbers. It is the foundation for Algebra and the concepts used in that topic. For a FREE online course on Numbers and Number Theory, visit step-above10.teachable.com. While there, check out our other course offerings.

1. Comparing
Numbers
NUMBERS AND
NUMBER SENSE

2. COMPARING NUMBERS
By comparing numbers you can tell if a
number is equal to, greater than or less
than another number.The symbols are:
EqualTo (=)
LessThan (<)
GreaterThan (>)

3. COMPARING NUMBERS
The LessThan (<) and GreaterThan
(>) signs look very similar.They both
look likeV’s turned on their side. So
how can we tell them apart?
The‘open’ end of theV always points
toward the bigger number and the
closed end toward the smaller number.

4. COMPARING NUMBERS
 In the case of the‘LessThan’ sign, the format is:
Smaller Number ‘LessThan’ Sign Bigger Number
568 < 856

5. COMPARING NUMBERS
 In the case of the‘GreaterThan’ sign, the format is:
Bigger Number ‘GreaterThan’ Sign Smaller Number
625 > 562

6. COMPARING NUMBERS
 In both cases, the‘open’ end of theV points to the
larger number.
568 < 856
625 > 562

7. COMPARING NUMBERS EXERCISE
 Now you try it. See if you can figure out which
expression should be used. Is it =, < or >
1. 6 + 9 ___ 9 + 5

8. COMPARING NUMBERS EXERCISE
 Did you get the answer below? 15 is greater than 14,
Awesome Job!
1. 6 + 9 > 9 + 5
You’re a
Superstar!

9. COMPARING NUMBERS EXERCISE
 How about this one, see if you can figure out which
expression should be used. Is it =, < or >
2. 14÷7 ___ 14-7
Write the entire expression along with the answer in
your book or on your computer.

10. COMPARING NUMBERS EXERCISE
 Did you get the answer below? 2 is definitely less
than 7,Awesome Job!
2. 14÷7 < 14-7
You
Rock!

11. COMPARING NUMBERS
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