IXL | Compare and order numbers using number lines

Plot 200 and 170 on the number line.

150

160

170

180

190

200

Complete the statement.

200

170

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Plot 2,300 and 2,200 on the number line.

1,500

1,600

1,700

1,800

1,900

2,000

2,100

2,200

2,300

2,400

2,500

Complete the statement.

2,300

2,200

key idea

You can use a number line to compare two numbers.

The number to the left is less than the number to the right.
The number to the right is greater than the number to the left.

solution

Find 2,300 and 2,200 on the number line. Plot a point for each number.

1,500

1,600

1,700

1,800

1,900

2,000

2,100

2,200

2,300

2,400

2,500

Now, compare the numbers. 2,300 is to the right of 2,200 on the number line. This means 2,300 is greater than 2200.

2,300

2,200

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