An that compares two quantities that are strictly
not equal is called a
strict inequality. There are two types of strict inequalities.
Less Than: Greater Than: <>
The values in strict inequalities are
not included in the . On the other hand, an inequality that compares two quantities that are not
necessarily different is called a
non-strict inequality. There are two types of non-strict inequalities.
Less Than or Equal To: Greater Than or Equal To: ≤≥
The boundary values in non-strict inequalities
are included in the solution set. Consider the graphs of several examples of strict and non-strict inequalities.
It can be seen that in order to indicate strict inequalities graphically, an open point
(∘) is used for inequalities and a dashed or is used for inequalities. To indicate non-strict inequalities graphically, a closed point
(∙) is used for number line inequalities and a solid boundary line or curve is used for two-dimensional inequalities.