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equation

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɪˈkweɪʒən// UK //ɪkwˈeɪʒən// equa·tion

n. a mathematical statement showing that two things are equal. It uses an equals sign to show that the left side has the same value as the right side.

n. a formal statement asserting the equality of two mathematical expressions. It typically involves variables, constants, and an equals sign to represent a balanced relationship.


SIMPLE

The teacher wrote a simple math equation on the board.

CONTEXTUAL

To solve for the unknown variable, you must balance both sides of the equation by performing the same operation on each.

COMPLEX

In physics, Einstein's famous equation describes the fundamental relationship between mass and energy, proving that they are essentially different forms of the same thing.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French, from Latin aequātiō (“an equalizing”). Morphologically equate + -ion

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'solve', 'balance', or 'formulate'.

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