Predict the result
Is negative ten greater than positive two?

Set up the model
Compare locations on the number line.
Values farther right are greater.

Work the example
Negative ten lies to the left of positive two.
The proposed greater-than statement is false.

Check the result
Is positive fifteen greater than or equal to positive four?
Take eight seconds to think before the answer appears.
[Eight-second silent pause to work; the answer remains hidden.]
Yes. Fifteen is greater than four, so greater than or equal is true.

Interpret the result
An inclusive inequality permits equality, but it also includes strictly greater values.