Zero, \({0}\), is neither positive nor negative. Positive numbers get higher the further we move right, so 5 is more than 2. Negative numbers get lower the further we move left, so -5 is less than -2.

Inequality symbols can be used to show which number is greater. For example, \(-2 \textless -1\) means -2 is less than -1. The wider part of the inequality sign faces the larger number.