Less than or greater than numbers

Second method, how to remember.

Less than is $<$ greater than is $>$

Think of this: $<$ or $>$ as arrow heads

Examples

1. $15<20$

Change to arrow head

15 $larr$ 20

The arrow is pointing to the smaller amount. 15 is smaller than 20, or 15 is less than 20.

2. $10>6$

Change to arrow head

10 $rarr$ 6

The arrow is pointing to the smaller amount. 6 is smaller than 10, or 10 is greater than 6.

3. $x>6$

Change to arrow head

$x$ $rarr$ 6

The arrow is pointing to the smaller amount. 6 is smaller than $x$ , or $x$ is greater than 6.