How to write x is less than 5 and x is greater than 2

2 < x < 5

Step-by-step explanation:

< This symbol means 'less than'. The number you put on its left side is less than the number on its right side.

> This symbol means 'greater than'. The number put on its left is greater than its number on the right.

Think of them like a mouth. Remember the 'open side' wants to eat more.

Translate words to symbols:

'x is less than 5'

x < 5

'x is greater than 2'

x > 2

Put them together. The < and > symbols change directions, but x on the closed side of 5. Keep x on the open side of 2.

2 < x < 5

Don't confuse < and > with ≤ and ≥.

≤ and ≥ mean 'less than OR equal to' and greater than OR equation to'.