Question

What does the word "equation" suggest?

• A. Two quantities are being compared
• B. Two quantities are being compared, and one quantity is greater than the other
• C. Two quantities are being compared, and one quantity is exactly same as the other quantity being compared
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Two quantities are being compared, and one quantity is exactly same as the other quantity being compared

When we say an equation, we refer to two expressions or quantities which are separated by an equal($=$) to sign. And in any equation, the expression or quantity on the Left Hand Side is equal to the quantity on the Right Hand Side.