Understanding Inequality Symbols

What is the primary difference between an equation and an inequality?

• An equation is a type of inequality.

• An equation is always true, while an inequality is always false.

• An equation involves only numbers, while an inequality involves variables.

• An equation shows equality, while an inequality shows a lack of equality.

Which of the following is NOT an inequality symbol?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Not equal

• Equal to

How does the orientation of an inequality symbol relate to the numbers it compares?

• The smaller end faces the larger number.

• The larger end faces the smaller number.

• The orientation does not matter.

• The larger end faces the larger number.

What does the line under the 'greater than or equal to' symbol indicate?

• The value is definitely less.

• The value could be greater or equal.

• The value is definitely equal.

• The value is definitely greater.

Which symbol would you use to show that two numbers are not the same?

• Not equal

• Less than

• Greater than

• Equal to