Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol ≤ mean?

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It means 'is less than or equal to.'

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What does the symbol ≥ mean?

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It means 'is greater than or equal to.'

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What does the symbol < mean?

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It means 'is less than.'

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What does the symbol > mean?

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It means 'is greater than.'

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What does the phrase 'at most' indicate in terms of inequality?

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It indicates that a value cannot exceed a certain number, represented by ≤.

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What does the phrase 'at least' indicate in terms of inequality?

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It indicates that a value must be equal to or greater than a certain number, represented by ≥.

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If a box can hold no more than 15 items, which inequality symbol would you use?

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≤ (is less than or equal to)

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If you must be at least 65 years old to qualify for a discount, which inequality symbol describes this?

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≥ (is greater than or equal to)

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If a menu is available for children under the age of 10, which inequality symbol describes this?

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< (is less than)

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How would you express 'no more than 15' using an inequality?

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x ≤ 15, where x is the number of items.