Inequality Symbols Explained

This video tutorial explains how to read and understand inequality signs, specifically less than and greater than symbols. It highlights the importance of the direction of the symbols, with the larger end facing the larger number and the point facing the smaller number. The video also covers symbols with an additional line indicating equality, providing examples and practice questions to reinforce learning.

What does the pointed end of an inequality sign indicate?

• The equal number

• The smaller number

• The larger number

• The middle number

When reading inequality symbols, in which direction should you read them?

• Right to left

• Top to bottom

• Left to right

• Bottom to top

In an algebraic inequality, how do you determine which variable is greater?

• By the variable's color

• By the variable's size

• By the direction of the inequality sign

• By the variable's position

What does an extra line below an inequality sign signify?

• The numbers are opposite

• The numbers are always equal

• The numbers can be equal

• The numbers are not equal

How can you remember the meaning of an inequality sign with an extra line?

• Think of a minus sign

• Think of a multiplication sign

• Think of an equals sign

• Think of a plus sign