Why Was 5 x 3 = 5 + 5 + 5 Marked WrongA lot of you have been asking about WHY this viral math problem is marked incorrect. And that’s a great question! It seems a little absurd, doesn’t it? Cloakenn/ImgurEquals Versus EquivalencyJust because two things are equal doesn’t mean they’re equivalent. Equal is defined as, “being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.” Whereas equivalent is defined as, “equal in value, amount, function
