greater than, less than & equal to

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What does 'greater than' mean?

Back

It means that one number is larger than another number. For example, 5 is greater than 3 (5 > 3).

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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 4 (2 < 4).

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What does 'equal to' mean?

Back

It means that two numbers are the same. For example, 7 is equal to 7 (7 = 7).

Front

How do you compare two numbers?

Back

You can use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), and = (equal to) to compare them.

Front

What symbol do we use for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What symbol do we use for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What symbol do we use for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

If 10 ___ 15, what symbol fits?

Back

10 < 15 (10 is less than 15).

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If 20 ___ 15, what symbol fits?

Back

20 > 15 (20 is greater than 15).

Front

If 30 ___ 30, what symbol fits?

Back

30 = 30 (30 is equal to 30).