6th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Equation
6.EE.B.7
Definition
A number sentence stating that two expressions are equal, shown with an equals sign.
Examples
- x + 5 = 12 is an equation — it has an equals sign.
- Both sides of an equation are equal.
Key rule
An equation always has an equals sign; an expression does not.
Memory hook
Two sides, balanced by an equals sign.