Expression or Equation

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equals sign (e.g., 15y = 45).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equals sign (e.g., 81 - n).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the type: 15y = 45

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Equation

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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Identify the type: 81 - n

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Expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the type: 15 = d - 36

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Equation

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Identify the type: 33 - g

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Expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the type: 9 ÷ h

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Expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign, while an equation does.