To:
Ms. Expression,
#04 Numerical Lane,
Simplification Boulevard,
Valueville,
Numberland.
From:
Mr.
Equation,
#02
Equal Sign Street,
Algebraic
Avenue,
Theorem
Town,
Numberland.
22nd
May, 2021
Dear
Ms. Expression,
Hope
you and your loved ones are safe, well and in good health. Considering the
strange times we live in, it’s a shame we couldn’t be together during these
lockdowns. It would have been such a pleasure to have some company. Your
company, in particular. I wouldn’t be who I am today without your expressions.
I’d be lying if I said I’m complete without them.
During
the extended period of isolation, I found myself reminiscing over our wonderful
time together before life as we knew it came to a sudden pause. Although it did
seem like we would be at odds with each other since I’m meant to be solved and
you could only be simplified, I still remember the time when people thought we
wouldn’t work out because of our differences…
Even
if others have their opinions about us, in my eyes you’re a beautiful combination
of variables, constants, coefficients and algebraic operations, for example,
addition and subtraction. You’re made up of algebraic terms as well, just like
me. On the contrary, I’m
a mathematical statement in which two expressions are of equal value. This is
represented by my equal sign. Some would say we couldn’t complement each other because
you don’t have an equal sign. Nonetheless, we’re both used similarly in algebra;
to find an unknown variable.
You
were probably wondering what I meant by “I wouldn’t be who I am today without
your expressions”. I’ll use an analogy to explain what I mean. There’s a
concept in English called phrases and sentences, in which a phrase is used to express
a singular yet incomplete thought. However, if you add a phrase into a sentence,
it’s no longer a lone expression due to the sentence including it with a
subject and a verb. What I’m trying to say is this; despite our differences, we
still support each other in more ways than we could imagine, and that might be my
favorite part about us.
By
the way, I was wondering after some of the restrictions are lifted, and if you
have some spare time, can we go out to see a movie? I’ve heard there’s some
really good action films coming out later this year, this might cure the
boredom that we accumulated over this quarantine. Who knows?
Even
though the world is upside-down right now, I really hope this letter reaches
you, and I also hope the world returns to a state of normality so we may meet
again.
References
1. Identifying Expressions and Equations. (2018). In Lumen Learning. Retrieved on May 23, 2021 from:
2. S, Surbhi, Difference Between Expression and Equation. Key Differences. Retrieved May 23, 2021 from:
https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-expression-and-equation.html#KeyDifferences
3. Judd, Pat, Difference between expressions and equations. Youtube. Retrieved May 23, 2021 from:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jt8dVpBxYDE
