Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol '=' represent?

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The symbol '=' means 'is equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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The symbol '>' means 'is 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?

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The symbol '<' means 'is 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?

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The symbol '≥' means 'is greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent?

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The symbol '≤' means 'is less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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If 3 cookies cost the same as 1 brownie, which symbol describes this situation?

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= (is equal to)

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If a number is more than 16, which symbol would you use?

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> 16 (is greater than 16)

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If the inches of rain this week are the same as last week, which symbol describes this situation?

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= (is equal to)

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If a value is less than or equal to 6, which symbol would you use?

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≤ 6 (is less than or equal to 6)

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If donations exceed $5,000, which symbol describes this situation?

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> $5,000 (is greater than $5,000)