How it works
Equals means the same as.
Work out each side. If both sides give the same number, they are equal.
3 + 8 is the same as 8 + 3.
Worked examples
Same number both sides
- 10 = 10
- Both sides are the same number.
- So it is true.
- So the answer is Yes.
Work out the right side
- 9 = 1 + 9
- 9 on one side. 1 + 9 on the other.
- Work out 1 + 9, then compare.
- So the answer is No.
Find the missing number
- 3 + 8 = 8 + ?
- Work out the left side first.
- Then find what goes on the right.
- So the answer is 3.
A taste of the worksheet
These are the first problems of set A. The printable sheet has many more, with an answer key.
- 6 = 6
- 4 = 4
- 8 = 7
- 2 = 3
- 6 = 7
Words to know
- equals
- The same as.
- equal sign
- The sign =, which means the same as.
Watch out for
- The equals sign means 'the same as', not 'the answer comes next'.