Understanding Inequality Symbols

The video tutorial explains the four main inequality signs: greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, and less than or equal to. It clarifies the common misunderstanding of these signs, particularly focusing on the difference between 'less than' and 'less than or equal to'. Deontay's incorrect interpretation of the 'less than or equal to' sign is used as an example to highlight the importance of understanding the line underneath the inequality sign, which signifies 'or equal to'.

Which of the following symbols represents 'greater than'?

• >

• <

• ≤

• ≥

What does the symbol '≥' signify?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than or equal to

If a number is described as 'less than or equal to' another, which symbol is used?

• <

• ≥

• >

• ≤

Deontay thought the symbol '≤' meant 'less than'. What is the correct interpretation?

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

Which of the following is NOT a correct interpretation of the symbol '≥'?

• None of the above

• Greater than

• Greater than or equal to

• Less than