In math, "more than" means that one quantity or number is greater than another. It is used to compare two values where the first value exceeds the second. The symbol for "more than" is ">", which is read as "greater than." For example, the inequality 5>35>35>3 means 5 is more than 3, or 5 is greater than 3
. This concept is part of inequalities, which express relationships where one value is larger or smaller than another, unlike equations that show equality. When we say x>2x>2x>2, it means xxx can be any number greater than 2, but not 2 itself
. On a number line, "more than" is represented by an open circle at the limit value (indicating the value itself is not included) and an arrow pointing to the right, showing all numbers greater than that limit
. In summary:
- "More than" means greater than.
- Symbol: >
- Example: 7>57>57>5 means 7 is more than 5.
- Used in inequalities to compare values.
- On a number line, shown with an open circle and arrow to the right.
This is a fundamental comparison concept used in math to describe when one number or quantity exceeds another
