alleryHow do expressions differ from formulas?
AExpressions are statements, formulas objects
BExpressions are objects, formulas statements
CBoth mean exactly the same thing
DOnly formulas can contain symbols
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Expressions are objects, formulas statements
1. An expression refers to a mathematical object, like a noun phrase.
2. A formula is a statement about objects, like a whole sentence.
3. So the first option reverses them, and both use symbols.
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