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      Comparison of Numbers Using the Number Line

      Less Than – Greater Than

      Things to Remember

             ·         When one value is bigger than another we use a "greater than" sign i.e. ‘>’.

      Example: 8>3

             ·         When one value is smaller than another we use a "less than" sign i.e. ‘<’.

      Example: 5<7


      Let’s observe the number line.


      The number to the left of a given number is less than that number.

      The number to the right of a given number is greater than that number.



      Example 1

      Put the correct symbol > or < in the blank space.

      6 ____ 8


      On the number line, ‘6’ lies to the left of ‘8’.

      So, 6 is less than 8

      Hence, 6<8

       

      Example 2

      Put the correct symbol > or < in the blank space.

      7 ____ 3


      On the number line, ‘7’ lies to the right of ‘3’.

      So, 7 is greater than 3

      Hence, 7>3

       

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