Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or exactly equal to another value.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that one value is larger than another value.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that one value is smaller than another value.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or exactly equal to another value.

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If x is greater than or equal to 2, how is this represented in inequality symbols?

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This is represented as x ≥ 2.

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If x is more than 16, how is this represented in inequality symbols?

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This is represented as x > 16.

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If x is greater than 8, how is this represented in inequality symbols?

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This is represented as x > 8.

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If x is a minimum of $30, how is this represented in inequality symbols?

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This is represented as x ≥ 30.

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If x is a maximum of 4, how is this represented in inequality symbols?

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This is represented as x ≤ 4.

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

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