This worksheet is designed to help students compare sets of objects using the concepts of "more than," "as many as," and "less than." Below, I will solve each problem step by step and explain the solution.
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Problem 1: Fish
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Left side: 3 fish
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Right side: 4 fish
#### Solution:
- Compare the number of fish on both sides.
- The left side has 3 fish, and the right side has 4 fish.
- Since 3 is less than 4, we use the symbol "<".
Answer:
- Left side: `<`
- Right side: `>`
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Problem 2: Rabbits
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Left side: 6 rabbits
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Right side: 5 rabbits
#### Solution:
- Compare the number of rabbits on both sides.
- The left side has 6 rabbits, and the right side has 5 rabbits.
- Since 6 is more than 5, we use the symbol ">".
Answer:
- Left side: `>`
- Right side: `<`
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Problem 3: Cats
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Left side: 6 cats
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Right side: 6 cats
#### Solution:
- Compare the number of cats on both sides.
- The left side has 6 cats, and the right side also has 6 cats.
- Since the numbers are equal, we use the symbol "=".
Answer:
- Left side: `=`
- Right side: `=`
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Problem 4: Frogs
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Left side: 6 frogs
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Right side: 7 frogs
#### Solution:
- Compare the number of frogs on both sides.
- The left side has 6 frogs, and the right side has 7 frogs.
- Since 6 is less than 7, we use the symbol "<".
Answer:
- Left side: `<`
- Right side: `>`
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Problem 5: Spiders
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Left side: 4 spiders
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Right side: 5 spiders
#### Solution:
- Compare the number of spiders on both sides.
- The left side has 4 spiders, and the right side has 5 spiders.
- Since 4 is less than 5, we use the symbol "<".
Answer:
- Left side: `<`
- Right side: `>`
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Final Answers:
1. Left: `<`, Right: `>`
2. Left: `>`, Right: `<`
3. Left: `=`, Right: `=`
4. Left: `<`, Right: `>`
5. Left: `<`, Right: `>`
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1) & \text{Left: } <, \text{ Right: } > \\
2) & \text{Left: } >, \text{ Right: } < \\
3) & \text{Left: } =, \text{ Right: } = \\
4) & \text{Left: } <, \text{ Right: } > \\
5) & \text{Left: } <, \text{ Right: } >
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compare numbers in a set worksheet.
