Less than, Greater than, Equals

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Equal = means two sides are the same

e.g. 3 = 3

or, 5 = 5

With the less than < and the greater than > sign, just point the arrow head at the smallest number, no matter the question.

e.g. 2 < 4

or, 7 > 3

Using the symbols less than, or more than show the greater number between 7 and 3.

7 > 3

Using the symbols less than, or more than show the
lesser/smaller number between 7 and 3.

7 > 3

It does not matter really how the question is asked because once the arrow-head points at the lesser number, you highlight the greater number. So with using the less than < , and the greater than > symbols you actually answer both scenarios at the same time.

Try these out for size.

Using the symbols less than <, or more/greater than >, show which number is greater, between

7 and 5

5 and 13

7 and 1

Using the symbols less than <, or more/greater than >, show which number is the lesser, between

7 and 3

1 and 12

71 and 3

Using the symbols less than <, or more/greater than >, and equals =, place the correct symbol between the given numbers

21 and 21

12 and (5+3)

21 and (2×2)

(8÷2) and (2×2)

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