In maths, inequalities tell us how big numbers are when compared to each other.[br][br]You may use the applet below to help you with the following questions:
Which of the following numbers are less than 9?
Which of the following numbers are greater than -3?
Describe in words how to find all numbers [math]<[/math] 6 on the number line.
[b]Hint:[br][br][/b]Which direction do you go from 6 to find all numbers less than 6?
i) Describe in words how to find all numbers [math]\ge[/math] -2 on the number line.[br][br]ii) How is this different to finding all numbers [math]>[/math] -2
[b]Hint:[br][br][/b]i) Which direction do you go from -2 to find all numbers greater than -2?[br][br]ii) How are the symbols different for parts i) and ii)? What does this difference mean?