 Mathematical expressions are the finite

combination of symbols that is well-defined

according to the rule that depend on the
context.
 This expression is usually the object of
interest like number, set function, and others.

 This expression cannot be identified as true

or false.
 Mathematical sentence on the other
hand, makes a statement about two or more
expressions, either with use of numbers,
variables, or the combination of both.

 Additionally, this statement can be identified

as true or false but not both. This statement
also used symbols, like equals, greater than,
less than, and the basic arithmetic operations.
 Mathematical sentence require the correct
arrangement of mathematical symbols that will
state a complete thought.
Mathematical sentences
symbols
=
<
>
≤
≥
 Examples of Mathematical
Expressions

1. 4 6. 10 + 3
2. -5 7. 10/2
3. 5 8. (6-2)+1
4. -9 + 6 9. 1+1+1+1+1+1
5. {1,2,3} 10. 11 - 3
 Examples of Mathematical
Sentences

1. The sum of two and five is six

(2 + 5 = 6)
2. 9 < 7 + 6
3. x – 1 = 0
4. 2 + 3 = 5
 Examples of Mathematical
Sentences

5. x + 19 = 28

6. 10/2 < 3

7. 5 + 2 = 49
8. 10 < 7
Identify whether the following are
mathematical expressions or
mathematical sentences.
𝑦
1.
9

2. 𝑎2 + 14𝑎 − 49
3. 2b - b
12
4. > 12 − 6
4
Identify whether the following are
mathematical expressions or
mathematical sentences.
5. (4 + 7) ≤ 49
2

6. 144 > 10
7. 4 + (-5) ≤ −9
8. x + 2 = 8