LESSON: Powers and Exponents

READ: Comparing Values of Powers

We can also compare the values of powers using greater than, less than and equal to. We use our symbols to do this.

Greater than $>$

Less than $<$

Equal to $=$

To compare the value of different powers, we will need to evaluate each power and then compare them.

Example

$5^3 \underline{\;\;\;\;\;\;\;}6^2$

First, we can evaluate 5 cubed. $5^3 = 125$

Next, we can evaluate 6 squared. $6^2 = 36$

Now rewrite the problem.

One hundred and twenty-five is greater than thirty-six