Understanding Math Symbols and Comparing Numbers

Which symbol is used to show that two numbers are the same?

• Equal

• Less than

• Not equal

• Greater than

When comparing 16 and 14, which symbol should be used?

• Less than

• Not equal

• Greater than

• Equal

If two numbers are identical, which symbol do we use?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Not equal

• Equal

What is the correct symbol to use when 13 is compared to 15?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal

• Not equal

How do we determine which symbol to use when comparing numbers?

• By using a calculator

• By reading from left to right

• By reading from right to left

• By guessing