Understanding Equality in Equations

What does the equal sign in an equation signify?

• That the equation is incorrect

• That one side is less than the other

• That both sides have the same value

• That one side is greater than the other

In the equation 4 times 5 equals 17 plus 3, what is the value of each side?

• 20 and 20

• 20 and 21

• 17 and 3

• 5 and 17

How do you determine if an equation is true?

• By checking if both sides have different values

• By checking if both sides have the same value

• By checking if one side is zero

• By checking if one side is negative

In the equation 72 divided by 6 equals 48 minus 12 minus 24, what is the result of each side?

• 6 and 24

• 72 and 48

• 36 and 12

• 12 and 12

What is the result of the equation 54 plus 90 equals 12 times 9?

• Both sides equal 144

• Both sides equal 54

• Both sides equal 108

• One side equals 144, the other 108