Comparing Numbers Examples with Pictures

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔢 What is Comparing Numbers? Comparing numbers involves determining whether one number is greater than, less than, or equal to another number.
• ➕ Symbols Used: We use the following symbols:
  • > (Greater than)
  • < (Less than)
  • = (Equal to)
• 📍 Number Line Visualization: Numbers to the right on a number line are always greater than numbers to the left.
• 💡 Comparing Negative Numbers: For negative numbers, the number closer to zero is greater. For example, -2 > -5.
• 📝 Comparing Decimals: Align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is true?
   1. A. 5 < 3
   2. B. 10 > 7
   3. C. -2 > 0
   4. D. 4 = 2
2. Which symbol correctly compares the numbers 15 and 9?
   1. A. 15 < 9
   2. B. 15 > 9
   3. C. 15 = 9
   4. D. None of the above
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
   1. A. 20 > 10
   2. B. -5 < 1
   3. C. 8 = 8
   4. D. -3 > -1
4. Compare the following decimals: 0.25 and 0.5
   1. A. 0.25 > 0.5
   2. B. 0.25 < 0.5
   3. C. 0.25 = 0.5
   4. D. Cannot be determined
5. Which number is the largest?
   1. A. -10
   2. B. -5
   3. C. 0
   4. D. 5
6. What symbol should replace the question mark: 7 ? 7
   1. A. >
   2. B. <
   3. C. =
   4. D. ≠
7. Which statement is correct when comparing -8 and -12?
   1. A. -8 < -12
   2. B. -8 > -12
   3. C. -8 = -12
   4. D. None of the above