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Documentation for Formula Classification
Imagine you are updating a training manual for new data entry clerks in the accounting department. You need to provide a clear, standard rule for distinguishing between a mathematical 'expression' and an 'equation.' In your own words, state the specific mathematical symbol that must be present for a statement to be classified as an equation, and describe how its presence or absence determines which category a statement falls into.
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