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Equation

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of an equation:

• It is a mathematical statement saying two expressions are the same.

• An equal sign joins the two expressions.

• It may contain numbers, variables, grouping symbols, and/or operations.

• In some cases, an equation that contains a variable (unknown) can be solved to determine the value of the unknown.

Example

These are examples of equations:
To model solving one- and two-step equations, one may use an interactive balance.
3 + 2 = 5
12 - 4 = 5 + 3
- 16 = 3
2x + 4 = 12
3(x + 4) = 15
2x - 2 = 3x + 4
x2 - 4 = 5

To use this interactive balance, one must have Java installed.

Non-example

These are examples of expressions, not equations:

5 + 2
12 ÷ 3 - 4(6 + 2)
(7 + 6)2

- 8
5x + 6
2(x - 1)

These are examples of inequalities, not equations.

3 > x

2x – 2 < 3x + 4

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