Mathematical Comparisons and Exponents
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What is the correct comparison symbol to use when comparing two numbers where the first number is smaller than the second number?

  • >
  • < (correct)
  • Which of the following is a correct example of an inequality?

  • x + 3 = 9
  • 2x > 6 (correct)
  • 5 + 2 = 7
  • y - 1 = 4
  • In the expression 3⁴, what is the base?

  • 12
  • 3 (correct)
  • 81
  • 4
  • Which symbol represents 'greater than or equal to'?

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    What is the value of 2³?

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    Less Than

    A comparison where the first number is smaller than the second.

    Less Than or Equal To

    A comparison indicating the first quantity is smaller or equal to the second.

    Inequality

    A mathematical sentence comparing two unequal expressions with symbols like <, ≤, ≥, ≠.

    Greater Than

    A comparison where the first number is larger than the second.

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    Exponent

    A number indicating how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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    Study Notes

    Comparing Numbers

    • Less than (<) denotes that one number is smaller than another.
    • Less than or equal to (≤) indicates that one quantity is smaller than or equal to another.
    • Greater than (>) signifies that one number is larger than another.
    • Greater than or equal to (≥) means one quantity is larger than or equal to another.

    Inequalities

    • An inequality is a mathematical statement comparing two unequal expressions using symbols like <, ≤, ≥, or ≠.

    Exponents

    • An exponent indicates the number of times a base is multiplied by itself.
    • In the expression 5², 5 is the base and 2 is the exponent.
    • 5² represents 5 multiplied by itself twice (5 × 5 = 25).

    Expressions

    • An expression is a combination of variables, numbers, and mathematical symbols representing a relationship between these elements.

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    Explore the fundamental concepts of comparing numbers and understanding inequalities. Dive into exponents and expressions to enhance your mathematical skills. This quiz will help solidify your knowledge in basic arithmetic comparisons and expressions used in mathematics.

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