equation or equality

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Is a numerical equality (like $1+2 = 3$) an algebraic equation?

In google search we have: "equation ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n/ noun noun: equation; plural noun: equations

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Mathematics
a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =)."

In Wikipedia we have: "In mathematics, an equation is a statement of an equality containing one or more variables."

In Merriam-webster we have: " Definition of equation for English Language Learners

mathematics : a statement that two expressions are equal (such as $8 + 3 = 11$ or $2x – 3 = 7$)

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