An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equal value of two expressions while inequality is a mathematical statement that shows that an expression is lesser than or more than the other. Inequality, In mathematics, is a statement of an order relationship—greater than, greater than or equal to, less than, or less than or equal to—between two numbers or algebraic expressions.

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 =. If the statement is true the number is a solution to the equation or inequality. X≥y: x is greater than or equal to y