An equation vs an expressions; write an expression for a word problem (5th grade math)

Simply put, an equation has an equals sign (=) and then numbers/operations/variables on both sides of it. A math EXPRESSION has numbers, operations, and variables, but NO equals sign.

Then we write a single math expression involving several operations for two real-life situations.

See also

Review: Addition and Subtraction – a video lesson

Math Mammoth Grade 5 curriculum

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