What is the key feature that distinguishes an equation from other mathematical expressions?

Understanding Equations and Inequalities

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The presence of a variable
The presence of numbers
The presence of a plus sign
The presence of an equal sign
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is necessary for a mathematical statement to be an equation?
A number
An equal sign
A plus sign
A variable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the equal sign in an equation?
To subtract numbers
To add numbers
To separate numbers
To indicate equality
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first example, what indicates that it is an equation?
It has a number
It has a plus sign
It has an equal sign
It has a goat
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the second example not considered an equation?
It lacks an equal sign
It has a number
It has a variable
It has a plus sign
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the third example an equation?
It has a number
It has a blank
It has an equal sign
It has a greater than sign
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of equations, what does an unknown typically represent?
A constant
A number
A variable
A known value
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