Less-than sign Less-than sign The "less-than sign" is a mathematical symbol that denotes an inequality between two values. The widely adopted form of two equal-length strokes connecting in an acute angle at the left, <, has been found in documents dated as far back as the 1560s. In typical mathematical usage, the less-than sign is typically placed between the two values being compared and signals that the first number is less than the second number. Examples of typical usage include "½ < 1" and "−2 < 1". Since the development of computer programming languages, the less-than sign and the greater-than sign have
360 Degrees of Billy Paul was similarly enthusiastic in discussing how Paul's sound developed over the years from the early club jazz of "Feelin' Good at the Cadillac Club" (1968) to the merging of jazz and soul on "Going East" (1971): "and then we did Billy's "360 Degrees" album and it all came together with "Me & Mrs. Jones." During his appearance on "Soul Train" in October 1972, Paul was asked by host Don Cornelius whether he had a jazz background. Paul used the opportunity to promote his new album and highlight its diverse styles: “That's very correct. I've been singing since I was 11.