inequalities

Question

I need a way to know the difference between < and >. I get them mixed up all the time.

Answer 1

I have had a few students who don't get the "alligator" method of remembering, but they are able to visualize the tip of an arrow pointing to the smallest number.  3<7

Answer 2

I'm right handed and my mum told me that since I hit harder with my right elbow (>) then that's greater than :)

Answer 3

< means "is less than" and > means "is greater than"

< (less) and > (greater)

< (Less) and > (greater)

< (L) think of spelling less with an italicized capital L and they look very similar

if you're in Algebra ll, then you already know that the alligator has its mouth open and is going to eat the larger number; 2<5 and 9>7