What is the difference between an equation and expression.Please explain with examples.

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BASIS FOR COMPARISON EXPRESSION EQUATION

Meaning Expression is a mathematical phrase which combines, numbers, variables and operators to show the value of something. An equation is a mathematical statement wherein two expressions are set equal to each other.

What is it? A sentence fragment, that stands for a single numerical value. A sentence that shows equality between two expressions.

Result Simplification Solution

Relation symbol No Yes, equal sign (=)

Sides One sided Two sided, left and right

Answer Numerical value Assertion, i.e. true or false.

Example 7x - 2(3x + 14) 7x - 5 = 19


Meaning	Expression is a mathematical phrase which combines, numbers, variables and operators to show the value of something.	An equation is a mathematical statement wherein two expressions are set equal to each other.
What is it?	A sentence fragment, that stands for a single numerical value.	A sentence that shows equality between two expressions.
Result	Simplification	Solution
Relation symbol	No	Yes, equal sign (=)
Sides	One sided	Two sided, left and right
Answer	Numerical value	Assertion, i.e. true or false.
Example	7x - 2(3x + 14)	7x - 5 = 19

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