Equating

Equating is when we compare two things to see if they are the same. It's like looking at two toys and trying to figure out if they are exactly the same or if one is bigger or smaller than the other. In math, we use equating to solve problems and find out what number or variable makes two equations equal. For example, we might have two equations: 2x + 3 = 7 and x - 1 = 2. We can use equating to figure out what number x represents that makes both equations true. It's like finding the missing puzzle piece that completes the picture!