Introduction

Greater Than or Less Than?

Before we get started with compound inequalities, try your luck with the following questions.

Hint: You may use the internet to search for the correct answers.

Review #1

The actual state of Texas is (> or <) the actual size of Alabama.

map of Alabama
map of Texas

Review #2

The distance from the Earth to the moon is (> or <) the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

the solar system

Review #3

The length of the Mississippi River is (> or <) any river in Alabama.

map of the Mississippi River

Review #4

You have to be (> or < or ≥ or ≤) 44 inches to ride the Space Mountain rollercoaster at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.

According to the sign at Space Mountain at Disney World in Orlando, you must be 44 inches or taller to ride.

Review #5

You must be (> or < or ≥ or ≤) than 3 or (> or < or ≥ or ≤) than 12 to play in this area.

sign that says Please Children Only Ages 3 through 12 No Shoes