1. An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equal value of two expressions while an inequality is a mathematical statement that shows that an expression is lesser than or more than the other. 2. An equation shows the equality of two variables while an inequality shows the inequality of two variables.

Is an inequality an equation or expression?

Equations and inequalities are both mathematical sentences formed by relating two expressions to each other. In an equation, the two expressions are deemed equal which is shown by the symbol =. Where as in an inequality, the two expressions are not necessarily equal which is indicated by the symbols: >, <, ≤ or ≥.

Is an equality an equation?

As nouns the difference between equality and equation

is that equality is (uncountable) the fact of being equal while equation is (senseid)(mathematics) an assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular quantity.