Should we write -3 < - 4 or - 4 < - 3? Class 6

Should we write -3 < - 4 or - 4 < - 3? Class 6

Question 1.

Should we write -3 < - 4 or - 4 < - 3? Class 6

Solution:

- 4 < - 3.

Question 2.

Compare the following numbers using the Building of Fun and fill in the boxes with < or > : Class 6

(a) - 2 __ +5

(b) - 5 _____ + 4

(c) - 5 ____ - 3

(d) + 6 ____ - 6

(e) 0 _____ - 4

(f) 0 _____ + 4

Solution:

(a) - 2 < +5

(b) - 5 < + 4

(c) - 5 < - 3

(d) + 6 > - 6

(e) 0 > - 4

(f) 0 < + 4

Question 3.

Imagine the Building of Fun with more floors. Compare the numbers and fill in the boxes with < or > : Class 6

(a) - 10 ___ - 12

(b) + 17 _____ - 10

(c) 0 ___ - 20

(d) +9 _____ - 9

(e) - 25 _____ - 7

(f) + 15 _____ - 17

Solution:

(a) - 10 > - 12

(b) + 17 > - 10

(c) 0 > - 20

(d) +9 > - 9

(e) - 25 < - 7

(f) + 15 > - 17