Answer the following questions. 1. Differentiate algebraic expression and equation? 2. What are the steps in solving problems involving algebraic expression? Reflect on Your Work I learned... My questions...
1.The difference is that expressions do not include an equal sign and are basically mathematical “phrases.” Equations include an equal sign, and show equivalency between two mathematical expressions. For example, 2x + b is an algebraic expression, but 2x + b = 14 is an algebraic equation.
2.Identify the unknown quantity and assign a variable to represent it. Find some quantity that can be expressed in two different ways and write an equation. Solve the equation. Interpret your solution to answer the question in the problem.
