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What is the difference between an equation and an expression? Include an example of each. Can you solve for a variable in an expression? Explain. Can you solve for a variable in an equation? Explain. Write a mathematical phrase or sentence for someone to translate.

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This solution provides three items of difference between equations and expressions along with an example of each and an example of a mathematical phrase and its translation. This solution is provided in an attached Word file. A copy is also provided as a PDF.

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