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

Which is greater: -1 or -5?

Back

-1 is greater than -5.

Front

Which is less: 0 or -3?

Back

0 is greater than -3, so -3 is less.