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15. Expressions & Terms: The Grammar of Algebra

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Question

What is the difference between an Algebraic Expression and an Equation?

Answer

An expression is a mathematical phrase (e.g., 2x+52x + 5) with no value. An equation is a complete sentence asserting equality (e.g., 2x+5=112x + 5 = 11).

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