Understanding Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

  • Equal to
  • More than
  • Less than (correct)
  • Greater than or equal to

What does the symbol '>' mean?

More than

What does the symbol '>' refer to when discussing the 'small end'?

Where the smaller number is faced

What does the symbol '>' indicate regarding the 'larger end'?

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Study Notes

Inequality Symbols

  • Less Than (<): Indicates that one quantity is smaller than another.
  • More Than (>): Indicates that one quantity is larger than another.

Directionality in Inequalities

  • Small End (>): Refers to the direction where the smaller number is located in an inequality.
  • Larger End (<): Refers to the direction where the larger number is located in an inequality.

Interpretation of Symbols

  • The positioning of the symbols (< or >) provides visual cues about the relationship between two values.
  • Understanding these symbols is essential for solving and interpreting mathematical inequalities effectively.

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