Which of the following indicates an operational view of the equal sign?

a. Comparing the equal sign to the fulcrum of a balance scale
b. Solving a system of equations by using substitution
c. Confusing the "-" sign with the "=" sign
d. Putting a "5" in the blank for the number sentence 3 + 2 = __ + 7


Ans: d

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