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    SIGNS OF COMPARISON

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    Signs of Comparison: A few signs of comparison and their braille equivalents are listed below.

    Equals = dots 4-6dots 1-3
    Greater than
    (is greater than)
    With Straight Sides  >  dots 4-6dots 2
    With Curved Sides dots 4-6dots 4-6dots 2
    Less Than (is less than)
    With Straight Sides  <  dots 5dots 1-3
    With Curved Sides dots 4-6dots 5dots 1-3
    Proportion (as) : : dots 5-6dots 2-3
    Ratio (is to) : dots 5dots 2

    1. Spacing and Punctuation With SIgns of Comparison: A space must be left between a sign of comparison and a sign of operation or any other expression which precedes or follows it. A sign of comparison is a mathematical symbol and must be punctuated accordingly. A space must not be left between a sign of comparison and a punctuation mark which applies to it.

      1. Can 3 ± 1= +4 and +2?

      2. 19 + 6 = 25

      3. 7 > 4 > 3

      4. 7 4 3

      5. 8 + 10<19

      6. 5 9 11

      7. 2 : 4 : : 6 : 12

      8. Use =, >, or <.

      9. What is the meaning of the sign "="?

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