Inequality Symbols Flashcards

Inequality Symbols

• The equal sign (=) denotes equality in value or amount.
• The less than sign (<) indicates that one value is smaller than another.
• The less than sign can also express a position "below" in a given context.
• Variants of the less than sign reinforce the notion of being "less than" a specified threshold.
• The greater than sign (>) shows that one value exceeds another.
• The greater than sign can also be interpreted as "more than" when comparing quantities.
• Similar variations of the greater than sign imply being "above" a certain point.
• Notable synonym includes "is larger than" when discussing comparative sizes.
• The greater than or equal to sign (≥) communicates that a value is not smaller than the threshold.
• It can also be described as "at least," establishing a minimum requirement.
• Minimum criteria are set by the greater than or equal to sign, indicating a baseline.
• Variations highlight that a value "is not less than" another defined value.
• The less than or equal to sign (≤) conveys the concept of a maximum limit.
• It can be interpreted as "at most," suggesting a ceiling beyond which values cannot rise.
• The "no more than" phrasing emphasizes restrictions on values not exceeding a specified maximum.
• This sign also indicates that a value "is not greater than" the defined limit.
• The greater than sign serves as a straightforward indicator of being "greater than" another value.