What is the difference between an expression and equation

Gabriel determined that his total cost would be represented by 2.5x + 2y – 2. his sister states that the expression should be x + x + 0.5x + y + y – 2. who is correct? explain.

Worth 100 points need the answers asap first row -x^2 2x^2 (x/2)^2 x^2 x is less than 2 x is greater than 2 x is less than or equal to 2 x is greater than or equal to 2 second row -5 -5/2 4 5 •2 is less than x& x is less than 4 •2 is less than or equal to x & x is less than or equal to 4 •2 is less than or equal to x& x is less than 4 •2 is less than x& x is less than or equal to 4

Sam opened a money-market account that pays 3% simple interest. he started the account with $7,000 and made no further deposits. when he closed the account, he had earned $420 in interest. how long did he keep his account open?