Let’s solve each row step by step.
We are comparing two numbers shown with base ten blocks:
- A long rod = 10
- A small cube = 1
We write the number for each side, then compare them using < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal).
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Row 1:
Left side:
2 rods + 3 cubes = 20 + 3 =
23
Right side:
2 rods + 4 cubes = 20 + 4 =
24
Compare: 23 ___ 24 → 23 is less than 24 →
<
Circle:
<
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Row 2:
Left side:
3 rods + 5 cubes = 30 + 5 =
35
Right side:
4 rods + 6 cubes = 40 + 6 =
46
Compare: 35 ___ 46 → 35 is less than 46 →
<
Circle:
<
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Row 3:
Left side:
2 rods + 6 cubes = 20 + 6 =
26
Right side:
1 rod + 8 cubes = 10 + 8 =
18
Compare: 26 ___ 18 → 26 is greater than 18 →
>
Circle:
>
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Row 4:
Left side:
3 rods + 7 cubes = 30 + 7 =
37
Right side:
4 rods + 9 cubes = 40 + 9 =
49
Compare: 37 ___ 49 → 37 is less than 49 →
<
Circle:
<
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Row 5:
Left side:
4 rods + 8 cubes = 40 + 8 =
48
Right side:
5 rods + 7 cubes = 50 + 7 =
57
Compare: 48 ___ 57 → 48 is less than 57 →
<
Circle:
<
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Final Answer:
Row 1: <
Row 2: <
Row 3: >
Row 4: <
Row 5: <
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing base ten blocks worksheet 2nd grade.
