This key facts covers The Four Inequality Symbols within Linear Inequalities for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Linear Inequalities in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 11 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 7 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 7
Practice
14 questions
Recall
11 flashcards
The Four Inequality Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning | Circle Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| < | Less than | Open ○ | x < 5 means x can be 4.9, 4, 0, -10... |
| ≤ | Less than or equal to | Closed ● | x ≤ 5 means x can be 5, 4, 0, -10... |
| > | Greater than | Open ○ | x > 5 means x can be 5.1, 6, 100... |
| ≥ | Greater than or equal to | Closed ● | x ≥ 5 means x can be 5, 6, 100... |