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Inequalities compare two amounts to see which is bigger or smaller. It’s like deciding who has more cookies—yum! 🍪
When we talk about money, inequalities help us figure out if one piggy bank has more coins than another. Comparing is fun because it helps us make smart choices!
First comes the greater than sign (>). It looks like an alligator mouth eating the BIGGER number. Chomp, chomp! 🐊
Then there’s the less than sign (<).< /span> This little guy points to the SMALLER number. Pointy arrow, here we go! ➡️
Finally, sometimes numbers are EQUAL (=). Equal means they’re twins—they match perfectly! 👯♀️
Say Mia has $5 and Noah has $3. Who has more?
We write this as: $5 > $3. The alligator eats the $5 because it’s bigger! 🐊💸
What if Mia had $2 and Noah still had $3? Then we’d say: $2 < $3. The pointy arrow shows $2 is smaller. ➡️💸
Use real-life objects like coins, toys, or snacks to show comparisons. Kids love hands-on learning!
Make it a game: “Who can find something worth MORE than this penny?” Games turn math into magic! ✨
Repeat key phrases often: “Greater than opens wide, less than points small.” Repetition builds confidence!
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