Question

decide whether the following is an equation or an expression.

(q + x = 10)

choose the correct answer.

• it is an expression.
• it is an equation.

Explanation:

Identify the mathematical statement

$$ q + x = 10 $$

Analyze the presence of an equality sign

$$ = $$

Classify the statement

$$ \text{Statement contains } = \implies \text{Equation} $$

Answer:

• It is an expression.
• It is an equation. (Correct answer)