An equation is a mathematical sentence in which the equal sign is used to connect two expressions.

8 + 2 = 5 + 5 is an example of an equation involving numbers.

8 – 6x = 12 is an example of an equation involving a variable.

Click on the link below to learn more about writing equations given verbal descriptions. Read the three examples. Complete the five practice problems to check your understanding.

For this interactive activity, assistance may be required. Writing Algebraic Equations