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Worksheet: Equality in Addition and Subtraction Sentences

In this worksheet, we will practice checking whether an equation is correct and making a true equation by writing the correct symbols between the numbers.

Q1:

Are the two sums 8 + 4 = 1 0 + 2 equal? Check if the equal sign has been used correctly.

  • A Yes
  • B No

Q2:

Which symbol is missing from the equation 1 6 3 = 1 3 ?

  • A =
  • B +
  • C −

Q3:

True or False: 3 = 6 − 3 .

  • A True
  • B False

Q4:

Select the correct sum.

  • A 5 + 4 = 8
  • B 6 + 3 = 8
  • C 8 + 1 = 8
  • D 5 + 3 = 8

Q5:

True or False: 7 − 2 = 5 .

  • A True
  • B False

Q6:

True or False: 2 + 6 = 7 .

  • A False
  • B True

Q7:

True or False: 1 + 5 = 6 .

  • A True
  • B False

Q8:

True or False: 6 = 2 + 3 .

  • A False
  • B True

Q9:

True or False: 6 = 2 + 4 .

  • A True
  • B False

Q10:

Think about the numbers 12, 5, and 17.

Only one equation is correct. Which one is it?

  • A 1 2 − 5 = 1 7
  • B 1 2 = 5 + 1 7
  • C 1 2 = 5 − 1 7
  • D 1 2 + 5 = 1 7
  • E 1 7 + 5 = 1 2

Q11:

Is the equal sign used correctly? Check if the two sums are equal.

  • A Yes
  • B No

Q12:

True or False: 2 = 8 − 7 .

  • A False
  • B True

Q13:

True or False: 2 = 2 .

  • A True
  • B False

Q14:

True or False: 8 − 5 = 4 .

  • A False
  • B True

Q15:

Does 3 + 7 = 7 ?

  • ANo
  • BYes

Q16:

Are these two expressions equal?

  • ANo
  • BYes

Q17:

Use + or − to fill in the gap: 4 9 4 2 = 7 .

  • A −
  • B +

Q18:

Here are some counters with numbers:

Choose the two numbers that make the equation true.

  • A7, 2
  • B16, 5
  • C16, 11
  • D11, 5
  • E15, 11

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