Using symbols When comparing numbers, you can use words such as 'greater than' and 'less than'. However, it is sometimes easier to use a symbol than writing words.

Britta: What does this symbol mean? It's the number 8, and equals sign and then a greater than symbol.

Many students mix up greater than and less than symbols, especially under pressure. This student-friendly guide offers clear tricks like the "alligator mouth" and "L for less than" to help you ...

Many students mix up greater than and less than symbols, especially under pressure. This student-friendly guide offers clear tricks like the "alligator mouth" and "L for less than" to help you ...