6 — Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Solution & Explanation · ID: 60319F3D

Question

Compare 8,543 and 8,534. Write your answer using < or >.

Hint

Compare digits from left to right until you find a difference.

Concept

When comparing numbers, start from the leftmost digit and compare place by place until you find a difference.

Show Answer

8,543 > 8,534

Show Solution
1

Line up the numbers by place value: 8,543 and 8,534

2

Compare the thousands place: 8 = 8, so move to the next place

3

Compare the hundreds place: 5 = 5, so move to the next place

4

Compare the tens place: 4 > 3, so 8,543 > 8,534

Two numbers aligned vertically by place value: 8,543 on top and 8,534 below. Each digit is in columns labeled Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, Ones from left to right. The tens place digits 4 and 3 are highlighted, with 4 > 3 shown. Final comparison 8,543 > 8,534 written below.