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CHAPTER 1 Fractions 31

English Mathematical Symbol

‘‘At least,’’ and ‘‘no less than,’’ mean the relation
‘‘greater than or equal to’’

‘‘No more than,’’ and ‘‘at most,’’ mean the relation
‘‘less than or equal to’’

We will ease into the topic of word problems by translating English sen-
tences into mathematical sentences. We will not solve word problems until
later in the book.

Examples

Five is two more than three.
5 ¼ 2 þ 3
Ten less six is four.
10 6 ¼ 4
One half of twelve is six.
1
12 ¼ 6
2
Eggs cost $1.15 per dozen
1.15 / 12 (this gives the price per egg)

The difference of sixteen and five is eleven.
16 5 ¼ 11
Fourteen decreased by six is eight.
14 6 ¼ 8
Seven increased by six is thirteen.
7 þ 6 ¼ 13
Eight is less than eleven.
8 < 11
Eight is at most eleven.
8 11

Eleven is more than eight.
11 > 8