What is a number sentence?

[JanetteShe]

Hi everyone, I came across the term "number sentence" in math. Can someone explain what it means with a few examples?

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

A number sentence is just a math statement using numbers and symbols. For example, 5 + 3 = 8 or 10 > 4. It shows a complete idea like an equation or inequality.

 

[isabel]

A number sentence is a mathematical expression consisting of a number and symbols and expressing a mathematical fact or equation, such as 5 + 3 = 8 or 10 is bigger than 6. It can be true or false.