Less than, greater than, equal to

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What does 'less than' mean?

Back

It means that one number is smaller than another number. For example, 2 is less than 5 (2 < 5).

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What does 'greater than' mean?

Back

It means that one number is larger than another number. For example, 7 is greater than 3 (7 > 3).

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What does 'equal to' mean?

Back

It means that two numbers are the same. For example, 4 is equal to 4 (4 = 4).

Front

How do you compare the numbers 3 and 5?

Back

3 is less than 5 (3 < 5).

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How do you compare the numbers 8 and 2?

Back

8 is greater than 2 (8 > 2).

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What symbol is used for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What symbol is used for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What symbol is used for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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If 6 is equal to 6, what can we say?

Back

We can say that 6 = 6.

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If 1 is less than 4, what can we say?

Back

We can say that 1 < 4.