2/6 Equation VS Expression

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equals sign (e.g., 2 + 2 = 4).

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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., 3x + 5).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Which of the following is an equation: 2 + 2 = 4 or 3x + 5?

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2 + 2 = 4 is an equation.

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What does the word 'is' indicate in a mathematical context?

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The word 'is' indicates equality, meaning that the expressions on either side of it are the same.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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Identify whether the following is an equation or expression: 4x + 7.

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4x + 7 is an expression.

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Identify whether the following is an equation or expression: 5y = 20.

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5y = 20 is an equation.

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Which of the following is NOT an equation: 2 + 2 = fish or 10 - 2x = 4?

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2 + 2 = fish is NOT an equation.

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What is the main difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation includes an equals sign and states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.

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Provide an example of an expression.

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An example of an expression is 3(2 + 5).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Provide an example of an equation.

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An example of an equation is 3(2 + 5) = 21.