📖 Math Dictionary

Expression

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Definition

A mathematical expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like +, −, ×, ÷) that represents a value. Unlike equations, expressions do NOT have an equals sign.

💡Example

3x + 5 is an expression. 2y − 7 + z is an expression. But 3x + 5 = 11 is an equation (because it has =). Expressions can be simplified but not "solved."

🎓Used in Grades

Grades 6-12KS3 to GCSEÅrskurs 6-9

🔗Related Terms

Equation Variable Coefficient

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