Hi there!
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I believe your answer is:
False; 2x+3 = 8 is an equation.
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Here’s why:
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- What is given is actually an equation.
- Expressions do not have an equal sign.
- Equations are made up of two expressions that are connected by an equal sign.
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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.