Question

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal is called an ___________________.

Answer 1

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal is called an equation .

Answer 2

A mathematical statement in which two statements are equal is called an equation ( where two statements are separated by equals to "=" symbol .

Components of an equation is as follows:

☆ constants (it remains same,unchangeable)

☆coefficient

☆equals to

☆ variables( which can be change)

For example:

An equation is as follows:

3x+4y+2= 7-4x+20

3x+4x +4y = 20-2

where:

x,y are variables

2,7,20 are constants

3,4 are coefficients of x and y

"=" is an equals sign.