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Sixth Class maths · G.2 · Inequalities

Write an inequality from a number line

An open circle means the number itself is not a solution. The arrow points toward the solutions.

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  1. A number line has an open circle at 5 and the arrow points to the right. Which sign completes the inequality? h ___ 5

    Answer: >

  2. A number line has an open circle at 9 and the arrow points to the left. Which sign completes the inequality? x ___ 9

    Answer: <

  3. A number line has an open circle at 9 and the arrow points to the left. Which sign completes the inequality? n ___ 9

    Answer: <

Tip: An open circle means the number itself is not a solution. The arrow points toward the solutions.

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