{"id":30826,"date":"2023-06-19T06:22:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T06:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=30826"},"modified":"2023-11-16T05:02:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T05:02:34","slug":"not-equal-sign-definition-example-facts-practice-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal","title":{"rendered":"Not Equal Sign &#8211; Definition, Example, Facts, Practice Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9678757a-79be-41e4-a713-eb1dc8d6ccf8\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#0-what-is-the-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-sign%E2%80%9D-in-math>What Is the \u201cNot Equal Sign\u201d in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#1-what-do-you-mean-by-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal%E2%80%9D>What Do You Mean by \u201cNot Equal\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#4-what-is-the-use-of-not-equal-sign-in-math>What Is the Use of Not Equal Sign in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#8-solved-examples-of-the-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-to%E2%80%9D-sign>Solved Examples of the \u201cNot Equal to\u201d Sign<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#9-practice-problems-on-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-to%E2%80%9D-sign>Practice Problems on \u201cNot Equal to\u201d Sign<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/not-equal#10-frequently-asked-questions-on-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-to%E2%80%9D-sign>Frequently Asked Questions on \u201cNot Equal to\u201d Sign<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-the-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-sign%E2%80%9D-in-math\">What Is the \u201cNot Equal Sign\u201d in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cnot equal sign\u201d or \u201cnot equal to sign\u201d is used to represent two quantities that are not equal. When two values are not equal, then the \u201cnot equal sign $(\\neq)$\u201d can be used to show the inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other names of the $\\neq$ sign:&nbsp; Not equal \/ does not equal \/ not equal to \/ unequal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are different signs of comparison in math, such as $\\lt,\\; \\gt,\\le ,\\ge ,\\neq$ , etc., that help us to avoid the effort of writing long mathematical statements or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/expression\">expressions<\/a>, or to avoid the repetition of the terms like \u201cgreater than\u201d and \u201clesser than.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, we simply use the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/equal-sign\">equal to sign<\/a> $(=)$\u201d in mathematical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/equation\">equations<\/a> to show that L.H.S. value equals the R.H.S. value. Similarly, the \u201cnot equal to sign\u201d simply states that the quantity or value on L.H.S. is not equal to the value on R.H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table wj-custom-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Comparison Sign<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$=$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Equal to<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$\\neq$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not equal&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$\\lt$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/less-than\">Less than<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$\\gt$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/greater-than\">Greater than<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$\\le$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/less-than-or-equal-to\">Less than or equal to<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$\\ge$<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/greater-than-or-equal-to\">Greater than or equal to<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div 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Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Create Equal Groups Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/divide-objects-into-equal-groups\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/mult_div_facts_divide_equally_pt.png\" alt=\"Divide Objects into Equal Groups Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Divide Objects into Equal Groups 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to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-not-equal-definition\">Not Equal: Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two quantities are said to be not equal to each other if they do not have the same value, rank, size, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price of a tomato $\\neq$ Price of<strong> <\/strong>an apple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number of Roy $\\neq$ Phone number of Jack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size of a tennis ball $\\neq$ Size of a basketball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-not-equal-symbol\">Not Equal Symbol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is represented by two horizontal parallel lines cut by a slanted line. It is \u201cequal to sign\u201d cut by a slanted line (a slashed equal sign).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not equal symbol: $\\neq$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-what-is-the-use-of-not-equal-sign-in-math\">What Is the Use of Not Equal Sign in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can use the not equal sign whenever we want to convey that the given two numbers\/quantities are unequal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: Are the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/perimeter\"><strong>perimeters<\/strong><\/a><strong> of the two given figures equal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-circle-and-a-square-such-that-radius-and-side-are-equal.webp\" alt=\"A circle and a square such that radius and side are equal\" class=\"wp-image-36000\" title=\"A circle and a square such that radius and side are equal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-circle-and-a-square-such-that-radius-and-side-are-equal.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a-circle-and-a-square-such-that-radius-and-side-are-equal-300x135.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you will carry out the following calculations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perimeter of circle $= 2\\pi r$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 2 \\times 3.14 \\times 4$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 25.13$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perimeter of square $= 4 \\times $ side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 4 \\times 4$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 16$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, we can conclude that&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perimeter of the circle with radius 4 units&nbsp;$ \\neq$ Perimeter of the Square with side 4 units&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-not-equal-sign-in-real-life\">Not Equal Sign in Real Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the term \u201cnot equal to\u201d on a regular basis in our day-to-day life. Here are some instances from real life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you compare the heights of people or objects, you can use the not equal to symbol to represent unequal heights. For instance, the heights of the four trees are not equal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/four-trees-with-unequal-heights.webp\" alt=\"Four trees with unequal heights\" class=\"wp-image-36002\" title=\"Four trees with unequal heights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/four-trees-with-unequal-heights.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/four-trees-with-unequal-heights-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You go grocery shopping, and the storekeeper weighs the fruits for you. If there\u2019s an imbalance, it means that the weight of fruits on the weighing balance is not equal to the weight placed on the other side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are innumerable such instances that we can recall. What strikes your mind first when you think of using \u201cnot equal to\u201d in real life? Think and write it down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-facts-about-not-equal-to\">Facts about Not Equal to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The use of the&nbsp; \u2018equal to sign\u2019 $(=)$ was traced back to Robert Recorde, who used two parallel lines to represent equality in his book published in 1557.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The symbol $\\approx$ means \u201capproximately equal to.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we learned about the \u201cnot equal to\u201d sign, its symbol, its uses, etc. Let\u2019s solve a few examples and practice problems based on these concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-solved-examples-of-the-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-to%E2%80%9D-sign\">Solved Examples of the \u201cNot Equal to\u201d Sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Solve the following equation: <\/strong>$6b \\;-\\; 35 = 55$<strong> and find whether <\/strong>$b = 12$<strong> or not.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will begin by solving the linear equation:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$6b \\;-\\; 35 = 55$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$6b = 55 + 35$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$6b = 90$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$b = 906$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$b = 15$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, we can say that $b \\neq 12$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>2. Bella spent <\/strong><\/strong>$\\$18$<strong><strong> out of her <\/strong><\/strong>$\\$20$<strong><strong> pocket money. John spent <\/strong><\/strong>$\\$13$<strong><strong> out of <\/strong><\/strong>$\\$15$<strong><strong>. Calculate whether the percentage of money spent by each one of them is equal or not.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Percentage of money spent by Bella $= \\frac{18}{20} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$= \\frac{9}{10} \\times 100$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$= 90\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Percentage of money spent by John $= \\frac{13}{15} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$= \\frac{13}{3} \\times 25$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$= 86.66\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the percentage of money spent by Bella$\\neq$ Percentage of money spent by John, as $90\\% \\neq 86.66\\%$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Packet A contains 8 chocolates, and each chocolate weighs 4 ounces. Packet B has 12 chocolates, and each chocolate weighs 2 ounces. Find whether the two packets are equal in terms of weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin by calculating the total weight of both packets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total weight of chocolates in Packet A $=$ Number of chocolates weight of one chocolate&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$=8 \\times 4$ ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$= 32$ ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total weight of chocolates in packet B $=$ Number of chocolates weight of one chocolate&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;$=12 \\times 2$ ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 24$ ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can say that the two packets are not equal in terms of weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. The side of a square is 5 units. Determine whether the perimeter and area is equal or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The perimeter of square $= 4 \\times $ side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$P = 4 \\times 5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$P = 20$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area of square $= side  \\times side$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$A = 5 \\times 5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$A = 25$ square units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/perimeter-of-a-square\">perimeter of square<\/a> is not equal to area of square, as $20 \\neq 25$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-practice-problems-on-%E2%80%9Cnot-equal-to%E2%80%9D-sign\">Practice Problems on \u201cNot Equal to\u201d Sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Not Equal Sign \u2013 Definition, Example, Facts, Practice Problems<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Identify an expression that is not equal to 1.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$1^{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$(\\;-\\;1)^{99}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$(\\;-\\;1)^{100}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$100^{\\circ}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $(\\;-\\;1)^{99}$<br\/>$1^{2} = (\\;-\\;1)^{100} = 100^{\\circ} = 1$<br>\r\nHowever, $(\\;-\\;1)^{99} = \\;-\\;1$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following lengths is not equal to 22 feet?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">268 inches<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">7.33 yard<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.0041 miles<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">6.7 meters<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 268 inches<br\/>22 feet $= 22 \\times 12$ inches $= 264$ inches<br>\r\nThus, 268 inches $\\neq 22$ feet.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Given: $x \\neq y$ . 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class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\"><strong>What are the different symbols of inequality?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The five symbols of inequality are less than $(\\lt)$, greater than $(\\gt)$, not equal to $(\\neq)$, less than or equal to $(\\le)$, and greater than or equal to $(\\ge)$.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\"><strong>Is 24 minutes equal to 1400 seconds?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-461b132d-f719-42d1-aaf6-0c6cda9a654c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, 24 minutes $\\neq 1400$ seconds because to convert minutes to seconds, we will 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