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What is the difference between an algebraic expression and an equation? Thanks so much!
Hello Dee,
An expression is just a collection of symbols (variables,
numbers, functions, etc.) An equation EQUATES two expressions
So, 3x+6 and 6xy-8 are both algebraic expressions,
while 3x+6=6xy-8 is an equation (it has an 'equals' sign).
See?
Abe
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Abe Mantell
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Hello, I am a college professor of mathematics and regularly teach all levels from elementary mathematics through differential equations, and would be happy to assist anyone with such questions!
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Over 15 years teaching at the college level.
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B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. (and A.B.D.) in Applied Mathematics from SUNY @ Stony Brook
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