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vince and rina guess how many paper clips are in a box. vince guesses 195, and rina guesses 172.
5 how many hundreds, tens, and ones are in each number?
195 = ____ hundred __ tens ____ ones
172 = ____ hundred __ tens ____ ones
6 complete the number sentence.
____ < ____
mel has 938 stamps in her stamp collection. yuri has 926 stamps in his stamp collection.
7 write two different number sentences to compare 938 and 926.
____ < __ and __ > ____
8 explain why your number sentences in problem 7 are true.
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Explanation:

Step1: Break down 195 by place value

$195 = 1\times100 + 9\times10 + 5\times1$

Step2: Break down 172 by place value

$172 = 1\times100 + 7\times10 + 2\times1$

Step3: Compare 172 and 195

$172 < 195$

Step4: Compare 926 and 938 (first sentence)

$926 < 938$

Step5: Compare 938 and 926 (second sentence)

$938 > 926$

Step6: Explain the comparison logic

Both 938 and 926 have 9 hundreds. 938 has 3 tens, while 926 has 2 tens; since $3>2$, $938>926$.

Answer:

1. $195 = 1$ hundred $9$ tens $5$ ones

$172 = 1$ hundred $7$ tens $2$ ones

1. $172 < 195$
2. $926 < 938$ and $938 > 926$
3. Both numbers have 9 hundreds. 938 has 3 tens, which is more than the 2 tens in 926, so 938 is greater than 926, making both number sentences true.