Expression

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of an expression:

  • It is a mathematical statement that does not have an equal sign or an inequality sign.

  • An expression is never solved. It is simplified.

  • It is possible to evaluate for any variables present when values for those variables are given.

  • It may contain numbers, variables, grouping symbols, and/or operations.

Example

Use the link below to further study examples of Expressions.


Expression Card Sort Activity

Non-example

This is an example of an equation, even though it is composed of two equivalent expressions.
5x + 6 = 9 + 2x

TEKS: 1(5)(E), 3(5)(C), 4(5)(B), 5(4)(E), 5(4)(F), 6(7)(A), 6(7)(B), 6(7)(C), 6(7)(D)