5. Which sign makes the statement true?
3,456,790 ❔❔❔ 3,456,789
Explanation:
The answer is:
> greater than
< less than
= equals
First, count the number of digits in each number. There are 7 digits in each number. They have the same number of digits.
You can use a place-value chart to compare the places and values of the numbers 3,456,789 and 3,456,790

Compare the millions digit. The millions digit in all numbers is 3. They have the same millions digit.
Now, compare the hundred thousands digit. The hundred thousands digit in all numbers is 4. They have the same hundred thousands digit.
Next, compare the ten thousands digit. The ten thousands digit in all numbers is 5. They have the same ten thousands digit.
Next, compare the thousands digit. The thousands digit in all numbers is 6. They have the same thousands digit.
Next, compare the hundreds digit. The hundreds digit in all numbers is 7. They have the same hundreds digit.
Now compare the tens digit. They are not the same. The tens digit in 3456790 is 9 and it's the highest value. Therefore, The 3456790 is greater than other numbers.
3,456,790 is greater than 3,456,789.
Use the greater-than sign:
3,456,790 > 3,456,789