When we say things are equal, it means they are the same in some way. Think about two slices of cake. If they are equal, both slices are the same size, so no one gets more cake than the other. It’s like sharing with a friend, making sure everyone has the same amount of fun.

Now, imagine you have a box of crayons. If you and your friend both have the same number of crayons, then you have equal amounts. It doesn’t matter if your crayons are different colors; what matters is that you both have the same number of crayons to play with.

Picture a seesaw on a playground. When two kids are sitting on either end, the seesaw is equal when it is balanced, meaning neither side is higher or lower. This balance is what makes it fun, as both kids can go up and down smoothly.

In a game, when two teams score the same number of points, they are equal in score, meaning neither team wins or loses at that moment. Everyone has played just as well as each other.