Inequality Symbols

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What does the symbol ≤ mean?

Back

It means 'is less than or equal to.'

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What does the symbol < mean?

Back

It means 'is less than.'

Front

What does the symbol ≥ mean?

Back

It means 'is greater than or equal to.'

Front

What does the symbol > mean?

Back

It means 'is greater than.'

Front

If a slide is at most 8 feet tall, which symbol describes this situation?

Back

≤ (is less than or equal to)

Front

If the temperature of a sno-cone is below 32°F, which symbol describes this situation?

Back

< (is less than)

Front

To win a prize, you must meet or exceed 8 items sold. Which symbol describes this situation?

Back

≥ (is greater than or equal to)

Front

If donations exceed $5,000, which symbol describes this situation?

Back

> (is greater than)

Front

If there are fewer than 12 cans of soda in a package, which symbol describes this situation?

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< (is less than)

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤?

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< means strictly less than, while ≤ includes equality.