Question

The low temperature in Anchorage, Alaska, one day was -9 degrees F. On the same day, the low temperature in Flagstaff, Arizona, was 26 degrees F. Write an inequlity to compare the temperatures.Explainthe meaning of the inequality.

Answer 1

26>-9

This states that 26 is greater than -9. Look at the > sign like it's an alligator's mouth - the alligator wants to eat the bigger side, and 26 is clearly bigger than -9, so the alligator wants to eat 26!