IN MATH: 1. v. (symbol =) to be the same in value; to be expressions for the same thing; is, are, was, were. EX. D=RT: Distance equals the product of rate and time. 2. adj. same in size, value, quantity.

IN ENGLISH: 1. and 2. as defined above. 3. adj. equal to, able to. EX. She is equal to the task.

APPLICATION: See list 0.

In each, mark the number or expression which is not equal to the others two.

1.4xy       (2x)(2y)       2xy

2.-3+5       4-4+2      

3.3/5       14/20       6/10

4..5       .50       0.50

Translate into symbols:

5. N equals 2 more than y.

6. A number equals itself.

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