Understanding Equality in Equations

What does the equal sign in an equation signify?

• That the right side is greater than the left side

• That both sides have the same value

• That the equation is always true

• That the left side is greater than the right side

In the equation 3 times 2 equals 5 plus 1, what is the value of both sides?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which of the following equations is false?

• 3 times 2 equals 5 plus 1

• 20 plus 7 equals 3 times 7

• 15 divided by 3 equals 2 plus 2 plus 1

• 10 minus 5 equals 2 plus 3