How to pronounce the "=" sign in the following situations?

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In summary, when pronouncing the "=" sign, it is appropriate to use "equals" in all of the given sentences, including mathematical formulas.
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My native language is not English. I try to read textbooks in English.
I wonder how should I pronounce "=" in some special sentences: "equals", "is", "was equal", "being", "being equal" or somehow else.

How to pronounce the "=" sign in the following sentences:
1) It moves from x1=5m to x2=9m.
2) A displacement of x=3m was observed.
3) The body is noticed at t=5s when it is at x=8m.
4) How we have 0=3 ?

In addition, I wonder, how should I pronounce the following formula:

$$ \frac {a}{a+b+c} = \frac {a}{b+c} + d $$
 
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vopros217 said:
My native language is not English. I try to read textbooks in English.
I wonder how should I pronounce "=" in some special sentences: "equals", "is", "was equal", "being", "being equal" or somehow else.

How to pronounce the "=" sign in the following sentences:
1) It moves from x1=5m to x2=9m.
2) A displacement of x=3m was observed.
3) The body is noticed at t=5s when it is at x=8m.
4) How we have 0=3 ?
For 1 to 3, "equals" is fine.
For 4, I would say "0 is equal to 3" or "0 equals 3" both of which are impossible.
vopros217 said:
In addition, I wonder, how should I pronounce the following formula:

$$ \frac {a}{a+b+c} = \frac {a}{b+c} + d $$
a divided by the quantity a + b + c equals a divided by the quantity b + c, plus d"
I'm not sure if you were asking how you would say the entire equation or just the = parts.
Speaking the equation in English or other language is not as good as writing the equation. It's difficult to convey the difference between ##\frac a {b + c +d}## and ##\frac a {b + c} + d## when they are given verbally.
 
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I agree with Mark. I would use "equals" in all of those situations.
 

Related to How to pronounce the "=" sign in the following situations?

1. How do you pronounce the "=" sign in a math equation?

The "=" sign is pronounced as "equals" or "is equal to" in a math equation.

2. How is the "=" sign pronounced in a programming language?

In most programming languages, the "=" sign is pronounced as "assigns" or "is assigned to" as it is used to assign values to variables.

3. Is there a difference in pronunciation for the "=" sign in math and programming?

Yes, while the "=" sign is pronounced as "equals" in math, it is pronounced as "assigns" in programming.

4. How do you pronounce the "=" sign in an equation with units?

In an equation with units, the "=" sign is pronounced as "is equivalent to" or "is equal to" to indicate the conversion of units.

5. Are there any alternative pronunciations for the "=" sign?

Some people may also pronounce the "=" sign as "is the same as" or "is identical to" in certain situations, but "equals" and "assigns" are the most common pronunciations.

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