A mathematical sentence expresses a fact (either true or false) using math symbols.
According to the provided YouTube video transcript, a mathematical sentence is a statement expressing a mathematical fact using symbols. This fact can be either true or false.
- For example, the statement "4 + 7 = 11" is a mathematical sentence that expresses a true fact.
- Conversely, the statement "20 - 3 = 4" is also a mathematical sentence, but it expresses a false fact.
In essence, a mathematical sentence makes an assertion about the relationship between mathematical objects.