SOLUTION: what is the difference between an algebraic expression and an algebraic equation
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Question 231678: what is the difference between an algebraic expression and an algebraic equation
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The short answer: an equal sign.
Expressions:- Can only be simplified. For example:
- Order of operations (aka PEMDAS/GEMDAS
- Reduce fractions
- Rationalize denominators
- Express an idea. Examples:
- Twice a number: 2x
- 3 less than the square of a number:
Equations:- Can be solved.
- Make a statement. Examples:
- Twice a number is 26: 2x = 26
- 3 less than the square of a number is 6:
- Are formed by two expressions separated by an equals sign.
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