Usage Note
Gleichheitszeichen is the = symbol indicating that two expressions are equal. German maths education introduces it in the first school year alongside the Pluszeichen and Minuszeichen.
Examples
"Setze das Gleichheitszeichen zwischen die beiden Seiten der Gleichung."
Natural Translation
Place the equals sign between the two sides of the equation.
Literal Translation
Place the equals-sign between the two sides of-the equation.
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