Today, let’s deal with the following:

Mathematical
Expressions VS Set
Mathematical
Sentences
Theory

Brianne C. Jimenez, LPT, MAEd

Expression vs Sentence
Expression Sentence W
A sentence is a correct
An expression is an arrangement
arrangement of mathematical
E
of mathematical symbols that
doesn’t make a complete thought.
symbols that states a complete E
thought.
K
It can be determined as true or false
It cannot be determined as true or
false. or sometimes true, sometimes false.
No verb such as =, <, >, ≤ or ≥. There is a verb such as =, <, >, ≤ or ≥. 3
Examples: Examples:
 1+2  1+2 = 3 A true sentence.
 12xy  5 - 2 > 12 A false sentence.
 3(x+5)  X<2 Sometimes true, sometimes false

 10 ÷ 2  10 ÷ 2 = 5 A true sentence.
Let’s try the following:
Identify whether the given is an expression or a sentence. If it is a sentence,
determine whether it is true or false or sometimes true, sometimes false.

1.) 5x2
It is an expression since it does not contain a verb such as =, > or <.
2.) 7x2 + 2x – 4
It does not contain any verb. Therefore, it is an expression.
3.) 8 ÷ 2 = 12
It is a sentence in which the verb is =.
It is a false sentence since 8 ÷ 2 is 4 and not 12.
4.)
It does not contain any verb. Therefore, it is an expression.
5.) 2 + 2 > 4
It is a sentence in which the verb is >.
It is a false sentence since 2 + 2 is not greater than 4.
Identify whether the given is an expression or a sentence. If it is a sentence,
determine whether it is true or false or sometimes true, sometimes false.

6.) 2 + 1 < 5
It is a sentence in which the verb is <.
It is a true sentence since 2 + 1 is less than 5.
7.) a + b = 3
It is a sentence in which the verb is =.
Can be true or false – depends on the value of the variables a and b.
8.) x + y - 42
It does not contain any verb. Therefore, it is an expression.
9.) x + 1 > 5
It is a sentence in which the verb is >.
Can be true or false – depends on the value of the variable x.
10.)
It is a sentence. therefore, it is a false sentence.