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The equals sign '=' is a mathematical symbol used to indicate equality between two expressions. It asserts that the values on either side of the sign are equivalent.

Examples

Simple equation showing equality between two expressions.

x + 2 = 5

Pythagorean theorem representing the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Function definition showing the expression for f(x).

f(x) = x^2 + 3x + 2