= Sign

Can you figure both ways to fix this equation, so the = sign is used correctly?

14 × 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

Write down how you would fix it both ways, and then check your answers

A. Make 2 equations.

B. Use a more complex structure

14 × 2 + 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

OR

(14 × 2) + 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

When fixing a run-on equation by making it more complex, you show all of the steps you are going to do in the left-most equation, even though you are planning to do them one at a time.

C. Use another symbol

When you have looked at all 3 ways, go on to the next question.