SOLUTION: Describe, in your own words, the difference between an expression and an equation. Given an expression, do you simplify or do you solve it? Given an equation, do you simplify

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Question 369160: Describe, in your own words, the difference between an expression and an equation.
Given an expression, do you simplify or do you solve it?
Given an equation, do you simplify or do you solve it?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Expression: No equals sign, and you simplify.

Equation: Has an equals sign (hence the name) and you solve it.

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