Comparing Values: Greater Than & Less Than

The video tutorial explains the algebraic signs for greater than and less than using a number line. It provides examples with positive numbers and introduces the concept of comparing negative integers. The tutorial uses an alligator analogy to help understand the direction of the symbols, emphasizing that the 'alligator' always 'eats' the larger number. The video also highlights the importance of understanding these concepts when negative numbers are involved, as they can be less intuitive.

Which number is greater: 5 or 1?

• 5

• 1

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

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How would you write that 9 is greater than 6 using an inequality sign?

• 9 < 6

• 9 = 6

• 9 > 6

• 6 > 9

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

Which number is less: 2 or 4?

• 2

• 4

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

What is the correct way to express that 2 is less than 4 using an inequality sign?

• 2 > 4

• 2 = 4

• 2 < 4

• 4 < 2

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

Which number is less: 8 or 9?

• 9

• 8

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

Using the 'alligator method', where does the alligator point when comparing 2 and 4?

• Towards 2

• Towards the smaller number

• Towards 4

• Towards the larger number

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

According to the 'alligator method', which way does the inequality sign point when comparing 5 and 1?

• Points to 5

• Points to 1

• Points upwards

• Points downwards

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

If comparing negative 5 and negative 1, which is greater?

• Both are equal

• Negative 1

• Cannot be determined

• Negative 5

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

How would you write that negative four is greater than negative six using an inequality sign?

• -4 > -6

• -4 = -6

• -6 > -4

• -4 < -6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

In the context of negative numbers, which is greater: -4 or -6?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

• -6

• -4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B