Definition of dray. : a vehicle used to haul goods; especially : a strong cart or wagon without sides.
Expressions versus Equations. A difference between expressions and equations is what each represents. An expression shows a math relationship. One key to an expression is that there is no solution. An expression does not have an answer. An expression, however, can be evaluated. To evaluate an expression, substitute values for the variables.
A variable is a symbol used to represent a number in an expression or an equation. The value of this number can change. An algebraic expression is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, numbers and operations. The value of this expression can change.