Less than, greater than, equal to

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What does the symbol '<' represent in mathematical terms?

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The symbol '<' represents 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in mathematical terms?

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The symbol '>' represents 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' represent in mathematical terms?

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The symbol '=' represents 'equal to'. It indicates that the values on both sides are the same.

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How do you compare two numbers to determine which is greater?

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To compare two numbers, you can use the symbols '<', '>', or '='. If the first number is larger, use '>'; if smaller, use '<'; if they are the same, use '='.

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What is the result of comparing 5 and 3 using the 'greater than' symbol?

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5 > 3, which means 5 is greater than 3.

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What is the result of comparing 2 and 4 using the 'less than' symbol?

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2 < 4, which means 2 is less than 4.

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If a = 7 and b = 7, what can we say about a and b using the 'equal to' symbol?

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a = b, which means 7 is equal to 7.

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What is the relationship between the numbers 10 and 10 using comparison symbols?

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10 = 10, indicating that both numbers are equal.

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How can you express that 8 is not equal to 5 using symbols?

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You can express this as 8 ≠ 5, which means 8 is not equal to 5.

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What is the importance of understanding comparison symbols in mathematics?

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Understanding comparison symbols is crucial for solving inequalities, making decisions based on numerical data, and performing algebraic operations.