6 — Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Solution & Explanation · ID: A2F2F1DB

Question

Write a comparison statement using the = symbol: Compare 45,600 and 45,600.

Hint

When two numbers are exactly the same, we use the equals symbol.

Concept

When two numbers have exactly the same digits in the same positions, they are equal and we use the = symbol.

Show Answer

45,600 = 45,600

Show Solution
1

Compare the two numbers digit by digit: 45,600 and 45,600

2

Ten-thousands: 4 = 4, Thousands: 5 = 5, Hundreds: 6 = 6, Tens: 0 = 0, Ones: 0 = 0

3

Since all digits are identical, 45,600 = 45,600

Two identical numbers 45,600 aligned vertically with place value columns labeled. Each corresponding digit pair (4=4, 5=5, 6=6, 0=0, 0=0) is connected with equal signs. Final statement 45,600 = 45,600 written below with emphasis on the equals symbol.