Question 1(i)
State whether the given expression is an equation or not.Give reason for your answer.Identify the variable in the given expression
7=(11×5)−(12×4)
An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions. An equation has an equal sign (=) between its left hand side and right hand side. Hence, 7=(11×5)−(12×4) is an equation.
A variable is a letter that represents an unknown quantity which can take any value.There is no variable in the given equation.