The Less Than or Equal To symbol (≤) is a mathematical symbol used to express that one value is smaller than or equal to another. It is widely used in algebra, statistics, programming, and logic expressions.
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How to Use the Less Than or Equal Symbol
- Mathematics & Algebra
- Used in inequalities to show that a number is less than or equal to another.
- Example: x ≤ 10 (x is less than or equal to 10).
- Programming & Coding
- Found in many programming languages like Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
- Example:
if (x <= 5) { // Execute code }
- Statistics & Data Analysis
- Used in probability and statistical formulas.
- Example: P(X ≤ 20) (probability of X being less than or equal to 20).
- Logic & Set Theory
- Used in mathematical proofs and logical expressions.
List of Less Than or Equal Symbol Variants
| Symbol | Name | Meaning & Usage |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ | Less Than or Equal To | Standard mathematical inequality. |
| ≦ | Less Than Over Equal To | Alternative notation in logic and mathematics. |
| ≲ | Less Than or Equivalent To | Used in approximation inequalities. |
| ⩽ | Slanted Less Than or Equal To | A variation used in advanced mathematical notations. |
| ⋜ | Equal and Less Than | Used in set theory. |
Related Symbols
- Greater Than or Equal To (≥) – The opposite of ≤.
- Less Than (<) – Indicates strict inequality.
- Greater Than (>) – Represents values larger than another.
- Equal To (=) – Shows equality between values.