Inequality Signs and Key Words

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

Back

The symbol '<' means '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?

Back

The symbol '>' means '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?

Back

The symbol '≤' means '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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What does the symbol '≥' represent?

Back

The symbol '≥' means '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.

Front

If a movie theatre has a maximum capacity of 455 people, how would you express that in an inequality?

Back

You would express it as 'number of people < 455'.

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If Tyler has no more than $20 in his bank account, how would you express that in an inequality?

Back

You would express it as 'amount in bank account ≤ 20'.

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Chlorine levels must stay under 8ppms. How would you express that in an inequality?

Back

You would express it as 'chlorine levels < 8ppms'.

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If I have fewer than 100 students to teach each day, how would you express that in an inequality?

Back

You would express it as 'number of students < 100'.

Front

What is the difference between 'less than' and 'less than or equal to'?

Back

'Less than' (<) means the value is strictly smaller, while 'less than or equal to' (≤) includes the possibility of being equal.

Front

What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

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'Greater than' (>) means the value is strictly larger, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the possibility of being equal.