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Multiple choice question

Equation comes from the word equate. When used as a noun, equation means a statement which shows that two things are equal.

For example:

In a mathematical equation, the left and the right sides are equal in value:

5 + 2 = 3 + 4 When used as a verb, equate means to compare things and show that they are almost equal.

For example:

Young people often equate happiness with wealth. When they get older, they see that happiness and wealth are not the same.

Many people like things to stay the same and they equate change with losing something.

a sentence that describes two things that are the same

a sentence which connects between two things

a sentence that describes two things that are different

4 + 4 = 6 + 2

Which answers below explain the meaning of equation? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

a sentence that describes two things that are different

a sentence which connects between two things

a sentence that describes two things that are the same

4 + 4 = 6 + 2
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show how different things are like each other

compare things that are similar in value

say how 2 things are like each other

show how things are different

Which answers below best explain the meaning of equate? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

show how different things are like each other

say how 2 things are like each other

compare things that are similar in value

show how things are different
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Multiple choice question

Read the paragraph and answer the question below.

We will be able to understand how and why men and women use language differently.

We will be able to understand that men and women have similar goals.

Differences Between Men and Women

Both men and women think that power and influence are important goals. But the way that men and women perceive power and influence may be quite different. The language used by men and the language used by women to achieve these goals may also be entirely different. If we equate differences in gender with differences in perceived goals, then we may also find differences in the way men and women use language to achieve these goals.

According to this paragraph, what may be the result of equating differences in gender with differences in perceived goals? Choose 1 correct answer.

Response:

We will be able to understand how and why men and women use language differently.

We will be able to understand that men and women have similar goals.