Choose the correct symbol to compare the expressions. Do not multiply.

8
9
×
24
9
?
8
9

< (less than)

To compare the expressions, we need to determine if the value of the expression on the left is greater than, less than, or equal to the value of the expression on the right. In this case, the expressions are:

Left expression: 8
Right expression: 9

To compare them we use the symbol ">" which means "greater than". So, the correct symbol to compare the expressions is ">".