LESSON: Powers and Exponents: READ: Comparing Values of Powers

LESSON: Powers and Exponents

Powers and Exponents

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