The task involves comparing numbers and choosing the correct comparison sign (`<`, `>`, or `=`) to complete each statement. The crocodile's mouth is a helpful visual aid: the open mouth always points to the larger number.
Let's solve each problem step by step:
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a. 25 □ 42
- Compare 25 and 42.
- 25 is smaller than 42.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 42.
- Answer:
25 < 42
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b. 33 □ 12
- Compare 33 and 12.
- 33 is larger than 12.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 33.
- Answer:
33 > 12
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c. 34 □ 34
- Compare 34 and 34.
- Both numbers are equal.
- Use the equality sign `=`.
- Answer:
34 = 34
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d. 23 □ 44
- Compare 23 and 44.
- 23 is smaller than 44.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 44.
- Answer:
23 < 44
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e. 55 □ 62
- Compare 55 and 62.
- 55 is smaller than 62.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 62.
- Answer:
55 < 62
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f. 83 □ 83
- Compare 83 and 83.
- Both numbers are equal.
- Use the equality sign `=`.
- Answer:
83 = 83
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g. 54 □ 72
- Compare 54 and 72.
- 54 is smaller than 72.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 72.
- Answer:
54 < 72
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h. 78 □ 62
- Compare 78 and 62.
- 78 is larger than 62.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 78.
- Answer:
78 > 62
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i. 5 □ 40
- Compare 5 and 40.
- 5 is smaller than 40.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 40.
- Answer:
5 < 40
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j. 47 □ 74
- Compare 47 and 74.
- 47 is smaller than 74.
- The crocodile's mouth opens towards 74.
- Answer:
47 < 74
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Final Answers:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
a. & 25 < 42 \\
b. & 33 > 12 \\
c. & 34 = 34 \\
d. & 23 < 44 \\
e. & 55 < 62 \\
f. & 83 = 83 \\
g. & 54 < 72 \\
h. & 78 > 62 \\
i. & 5 < 40 \\
j. & 47 < 74 \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing numbers worksheet first grade.
