Equal Sign & True/False Equations — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Is 4 + 5 equal to 2 + 7?
A) Yes, both equal 9
B) No, 4 + 5 is bigger
C) No, 2 + 7 is bigger
D) Neither side adds up
4 + 5 is 9 and 2 + 7 is 9, so the sides are equal.
2. Does 3 + 6 = 4 + 4?
A) Yes, both equal 9
B) No, 3 + 6 is bigger
C) No, 4 + 4 is bigger
D) Both equal 10
The left side is 9 and the right is 8, so 3 + 6 is bigger.
3. Which statement about 5 + 3 and 2 + 6 is true?
A) They are equal, both 8
B) 5 + 3 is bigger
C) 2 + 6 is bigger
D) Neither equals 8
5 + 3 is 8 and 2 + 6 is also 8, so they match.
4. Is 6 + 3 equal to 5 + 5?
A) Yes, both equal 10
B) No, 6 + 3 is bigger
C) No, 5 + 5 is bigger
D) Yes, both equal 9
The left is 9 and the right is 10, so 5 + 5 is bigger.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 4 + 3 = 2 + 5
Both sides equal 7 when the blank is 5.
2. 5 + 2 = 4 + 3
Both sides equal 7 when the blank is 4.
3. 6 + 2 = 3 + 5
Both sides equal 8 when the blank is 5.
4. 5 + 4 = 2 + 7
Both sides equal 9 when the blank is 5.
5. 3 + 5 = 6 + 2
Both sides equal 8 when the blank is 6.