Common Core: 6th Grade Math : The Number System

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 6th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 4\)__________\(\displaystyle 3\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 4>3\)

Example Question #212 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 1\)__________\(\displaystyle -10\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle >\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 1>-10\)

Example Question #213 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle -9\)__________\(\displaystyle 2\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle >\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle < \)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle -9< 2\)

Example Question #214 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 90\)__________\(\displaystyle -10\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 90>-10\)

Example Question #215 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 70\)__________\(\displaystyle -20\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle >\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 70>-20\)

Example Question #216 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 80\)__________\(\displaystyle 100\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle < \)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 80< 100\)

Example Question #217 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 70\)__________\(\displaystyle 80\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle =\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle < \)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 70< 80\)

Example Question #218 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle 60\)__________\(\displaystyle -30\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle >\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle 60>-30\)

Example Question #219 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle -30\)__________\(\displaystyle -50\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

\(\displaystyle =\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle -30>-50\)

Example Question #220 : The Number System

Fill in the blank with the proper sign.

\(\displaystyle -40\)__________\(\displaystyle -80\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle =\)

\(\displaystyle >\)

\(\displaystyle < \)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle >\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will use a number line. Numbers to the left of zero on the line are less than numbers to the right. 

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Therefore:

\(\displaystyle -40>-80\)

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