It looks like you've uploaded a math worksheet titled
"The Hungry Alligators", which is designed to help students understand the concepts of
greater than (>) and
less than (<) using alligator mouth symbols.
🔍 Problem Overview:
The worksheet uses
alligator mouths to represent inequality signs:
- The
"Greater Than" Alligator opens toward the larger number (e.g., 12 > 10).
- The
"Less Than" Alligator opens toward the smaller number (e.g., 17 < 22).
You are asked to
cut out the alligator symbols (likely from a separate page) and place them in the correct boxes between two numbers to show whether the first number is greater than or less than the second.
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✔ Let's Solve Each Part:
We’ll determine the correct symbol for each pair:
#### a. 7 ___ 15
- 7 is
less than 15 → use
<
✔ 7 < 15
#### b. 22 ___ 19
- 22 is
greater than 19 → use
>
✔ 22 > 19
#### c. 36 ___ 28
- 36 is
greater than 28 → use
>
✔ 36 > 28
#### d. 62 ___ 33
- 62 is
greater than 33 → use
>
✔ 62 > 33
#### e. 25 ___ 49
- 25 is
less than 49 → use
<
✔ 25 < 49
#### f. 35 ___ 56
- 35 is
less than 56 → use
<
✔ 35 < 56
#### g. 70 ___ 73
- 70 is
less than 73 → use
<
✔ 70 < 73
#### h. 91 ___ 82
- 91 is
greater than 82 → use
>
✔ 91 > 82
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🟩 Final Answers:
a. 7
< 15
b. 22
> 19
c. 36
> 28
d. 62
> 33
e. 25
< 49
f. 35
< 56
g. 70
< 73
h. 91
> 82
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💡 Explanation:
The "hungry alligator" eats the
larger number — so the
open mouth always faces the bigger number. That’s how you remember:
- If the mouth opens to the right:
>
- If the mouth opens to the left:
<
For example:
- 7 < 15 → the alligator mouth opens toward 15 because it's bigger.
- 22 > 19 → the mouth opens toward 22.
This visual helps kids remember inequalities easily!
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help cutting out the alligators! 😊🐊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on greater than and less than.