Exploring Inequalities: Equal, Greater, or Less Than

The video tutorial introduces the concepts of equal, greater, and less than signs, including their variations like not equal to, less than or equal to, and greater than or equal to. It provides examples to illustrate each sign's use and offers tips for remembering the direction of the signs. The tutorial also covers how to combine multiple comparisons in a single statement and concludes with practical examples and practice questions.

What symbol is used to show equality between two values?

• >

• =

• <

• !=

Which symbol indicates that one value is not equal to another?

• =

• !=

• >

• <

How can you remember the orientation of the less than sign?

• The small end points to the larger number.

• It forms a 'V' shape.

• The small end points to the smaller number.

• It resembles an 'L'.

What does the symbol ≤ signify?

• Less than or equal to

• Less than

• Greater than

• Greater than or equal to

If a jug can hold up to 4 cups of water, how do we express the amount of water it might contain?

• Greater than 4 cups

• Less than 4 cups

• Equal to 4 cups

• Less than or equal to 4 cups

What does the symbol ≥ mean?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Greater than or equal to

• Equal to

Which statement is true if a value is smaller but may also be equal to another?

• Equal to

• Less than or equal to

• Less than

• Greater than

John had 10 marbles but lost some. Which statement is true?

• Marbles ≥ 10

• Marbles < 10

• Marbles > 10

• Marbles = 10

If Becky starts with $10 and buys something, how do we express the amount she spent?

• Less than $0

• Greater than $10

• Greater than $0 and less than $10

• Equal to $10

How do we express an unknown amount Becky could spend from $10 without using credit?

• > $0

• ≠ $10

• ≥ $0 and ≤ $10

• < $10