"Greater than" in mathematics means that one value is larger or of higher magnitude than another. It is a comparison between two quantities, indicating that the first quantity is more than the second.
Here's a breakdown:
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Symbol: The symbol used to represent "greater than" is '>'.
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Usage: You use the "greater than" symbol to show the relationship between two numbers or expressions. For example, "5 > 3" means "5 is greater than 3."
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Examples:
- 10 > 7 (10 is greater than 7)
- 0 > -5 (0 is greater than -5)
- x > 2 (x is greater than 2, meaning x can be any number larger than 2)
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Not to be confused with "greater than or equal to": The symbol '≥' means "greater than or equal to." So, "x ≥ 2" means "x is greater than or equal to 2." This allows x to be 2 or any number larger than 2.
In essence, the "greater than" symbol helps express a fundamental relationship of inequality within mathematical statements and expressions.
