The basic format of an algebraic equation is equality. true /false

Question

The basic format of an algebraic equation is equality. True/ False

 

Answer 1

Always remember this.

 

Equation uses an equal sign (=).  When you solve an equation, the solution is only one value.

 

Inequality uses a comparison sign (< , > , ≤ , ≥).  Whey you solve an inequality, the solution is a range a values.

Answer 2

True.  So don't say as I often do by habit, "Let's solve the following equation, 3x < 9.  Say "Let's solve the inequality...."