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Equations are statements that state two expressions are equal, while inequalities are statements that state two expressions are not equal, meaning one is greater or less than the other.
The graph of the solution set of an equation is a line or a curve, while the graph of the solution set of an inequality is a region at one side of the boundary line or curve obtained by supposing that the inequality was an equation.
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How are equations and inequalities different?
Equations have and can only have a = Inequalities have <, >, greater than or equal to, less than or equal to, or =
What is the difference between inequalities and equations using adding?
equations have an = sign, inequalities do not
Can a system of equations have more than two inequalities?
A system of equations can have any number of inequalities.
What are the two rules for inequalities which do not occur in equations?
Inequalities are not reflexive. Inequalities are not commutative.
What is the difference between inequalities and equations is true or false?
"What is the difference between inequalities and equations" is a question, not a statement. A question cannot be true or false. It can be pointless, or badly phrased or misguided but that is a different matter.
