Comparing & Ordering Real Numbers

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

<

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

=

Front

If 3 < 5, what does this mean?

Back

3 is less than 5.

Front

If 7 > 2, what does this mean?

Back

7 is greater than 2.

Front

What does the symbol '<' indicate in a mathematical sentence?

Back

It indicates that the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

Front

What does the symbol '>' indicate in a mathematical sentence?

Back

It indicates that the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

Front

How do you compare the numbers 4 and 4?

Back

4 = 4 (they are equal).

Front

What is the result of comparing -3 and 2?

Back

-3 < 2 (negative numbers are less than positive numbers).

Front

What is the result of comparing 10 and 10?

Back

10 = 10 (they are equal).