SOLUTION: 2a+7=5 Not sure if this is an equation or not can you tell me please.

Question 123381: 2a+7=5
Not sure if this is an equation or not can you tell me please.
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, edjones:
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

equation:
An expression of the condition of equality between two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign = being placed between them

yes,this is an equation
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is an EQUAtion if it has an EQUAl sign plus numbers and/or variables on either side of the equal sign.
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