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Comparing numbers

Of two numbers, the one further right on the number line is greater. We write 7 > 4 and 4 < 7, the wide side of the sign towards the bigger number. With big numbers, more digits means bigger; with as many digits, compare from the left.

Depth 1 · Foundation

You can say which of two numbers is greater, write it with > or <, and compare big numbers using place value.

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    You can say which of two numbers is greater, write it with > or <, and compare big numbers using place value.

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    The number lineFurther right on the number line is bigger.Place valueBig numbers are compared place by place, from the left.

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What's still between you and Comparing numbers, depth 1, in the order you can learn it.

  1. 1CountingDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  2. 2Natural numbersDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  3. 3ZeroDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  4. 4The number lineDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  5. 5NumeralsDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  6. 6Place valueDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems
  7. 7Comparing numbersDepth 1 · Foundation · Number Systems

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