IN MATH: 1. n. a sentence of equality written in symbols. Each equation has 3 parts: 2 expressions separated by an equal sign. EX. A formula is an example of an equation.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 200.

1. Write a statement equivalent to:

a) x is greater than y

b) x is 3 greater than y

2. Which statement from question 1 could be written as an equation?

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