Common Math Symbols

The following symbols are commonly used in basic math and algebra. Be sure to know what each symbol represents.

  • = is equal to

  • ≠ is not equal to

  • > is greater than

  • < is less than

  • ≥ is greater than or equal to (also written equation)

  • ≤ is less than or equal to (also written equation)

  • equation is not greater than

  • equation is not less than

  • equation is not greater than or equal to

  • equation is not less than or equal to

  • ≈ is approximately equal to (also written equation)

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