Select the predecessor of the number 2100:
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Select the predecessor of the number 2100:
To solve this problem, we'll find the predecessor of 2100 by performing a simple calculation.
Let's outline the steps:
Now, let's perform the calculation:
Therefore, the predecessor of 2100 is .
Select the predecessor of the number 2100:
Predecessor comes before a number (subtract 1), while successor comes after a number (add 1). Think of it like a number line - predecessor is one step left, successor is one step right!
Yes! Every whole number, positive or negative, has both a predecessor and successor. Even zero has a predecessor: .
Understanding predecessors helps with number patterns, counting backwards, and solving problems involving sequences. It's also useful for understanding negative numbers!
Think 'PRE-decessor = PREVIOUS' - it comes before, so you go backward by subtracting 1. For successor, think 'SUCCESS comes after' - so you add 1!
The same rule applies regardless of size! The predecessor of is . Always subtract exactly 1.
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