The “$\le$” symbol represents “less than or equal to,” while the “$<$” symbol represents “less than.”  

1. Similarly, translate “$\ge$” and “$>$.”

   Answer (a):

   The symbol $\ge$ represents greater than or equal to, while the $>$ symbol represents greater than.

2. How can you write an expression that states that $5$ is greater than $3$?

   Answer (b):

   $5>3$

3. Write another expression that states that $x$ is less than or equal to $9$.

   Hint (c):

   Follow the steps in part (b).

4. Translate the expression $-2<7$ into words.

   Answer (d):

   $-2$ is less than $7$