The "less than" symbol (<) is used to express a lower value. For example, if (x < 10) means "if X is less than 10." See greater than symbol. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR ...

The symbols used for inequalities are <, >, ≤ ... Show the inequality \(x \textless 2\) on a number line. \(x\) is less than (<) 2, which means an open circle at 2 must be used.

The symbols used for inequalities are <, >, ≤ ... Show the inequality \(y \textless 2\) on a number line. \(y\) is less than (<) 2, which means an open circle at 2 must be used.