in an inequality we describe the real distance. for example 3+4+x>7 or equal to7. in an equation we describe the distance it self at a given point for example 3x+1=10 x=3. so an equation is specific, and inequality is not
A equation has a an answer that equals a number. A inequality has a answer that could be less than or more than or less then or equal to or more than or equal to. An example is the time it takes to drive tot he store. The drive time = < or equal to 10 min.
