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Two plus three is equal to five.
What does Equal mean?
Equal means having the same value, amount, or stated measure.
Dictionary definition
The same in value, amount, size, or another stated measure; as a verb, to equal means to have the same value or produce a result. Equal can also describe people having the same rights or status.
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Equal in a sentence
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The equal sign says that both sides have the same value.
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Equal rights mean that every person has the same rights under the rule being discussed.
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Practice 1
What does the equal sign mean in 4 + 2 = 3 + 3?
Both expressions have value 6, so the equal sign correctly connects them.
Practice 2
Which statement is true?
Things may be equal according to one stated measure without matching in every feature.
Practice 3
Which word directly contrasts with equal?
Unequal means not having the same value, amount, or stated measure.
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WordEqual.
Partadjective, verb, noun.
MeaningEqual means having the same value, amount, or stated measure.
ExampleExample: Two plus three is equal to five.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ee · kwul
- Strongest beat
- ee
- Ending
- kwul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ee.
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Synonyms
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equivalentUse for expressions, quantities, or forms that have the same value or effect.
identicalStronger than equal; use when things are exactly alike in every relevant way.
matchAs a verb, to have or reach the same amount, quality, or result.
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Hint for students
Read = as “has the same value as,” not simply “the answer is.”
Common mix-up
Equal does not always mean identical. Two expressions, shapes, or groups can be equal in one measure while differing in form or arrangement.
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Build three different expressions equal to 12. Place them on both sides of equal signs, check each value, and explain why every equation is balanced.
Teacher prompt
Display 7 = 5 + 2 and 4 + 3 = 6 + 1. Ask what the equal sign communicates and whether an equation must have a single number on the right.
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