Question

3(4x-2)

Which vocabulary word best describes the math sentence you see here?
expression
equation

Answer 1

Expression

Explanation:

There is no equal sign, so this is an expression which you would use the distributivve property to simplify.

Answer 2

`\huge\fbox{Hi~there!}`

3(4x-2)

This is an expression.

Here's the difference between an expression and an equation:

`\bigstar\square` An equation always has a "=" sign.

Example: 2x+4=8

`\bigstar\star` An expression doesn't have an "=" sign.

Example: 3(4x-2)

Here's the main difference between the two.

Hope you find it helpful.

Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.

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