Operations and relations

3 + 2 = 5

plus

3 – 2 = 1

minus

3 * 2 = 6

times or multiplied by

3 / 2 = 1.5

divided by or over

Y > = 3

is greater than or equal to

Z < = 3

is less than or equal to

Y <> Z

is not equal to

Pronunciation Note

symbol name

in equations

*

star

times

/

slash

divided by

-

hyphen

minus

Choose the correct way to say each of the equations or phrases below:

1) A * B .

2) X >= 20 .

3) A <> 14.051 .

4) 45/5 = 9 .

5) Her name is Smith-Jones. .

6) Put the * symbol before a disclaimer. .