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 ...

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

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.