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Equation

An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal.

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What it means

It always has an equal sign.

Also called: equal statement

Examples

x + 5 = 12
3a = 18
y = 2x + 1

Common mistake

An expression does not have an equal sign; an equation does.

Try one

Question: Is 4x + 7 an equation?

Show answer

No. It has no equal sign.

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