equation
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• noun
A mathematical statement asserting that the values of two expressions are equal, indicated by the equals sign (=).
"The students learned how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring."
A complex situation, problem, or process in which several interdependent factors must be considered or balanced.
"When public transportation improves, traffic congestion becomes a much smaller part of the equation."
A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing the relative amounts of reactants and products.
"Remember to balance the chemical equation so that the number of atoms on each side is identical."
The act or process of making two things equal, or of regarding them as identical or equivalent.
"The philosopher challenged the popular equation of material wealth with personal happiness."
Word Nuance & Usage
In mathematics, an equation must contain an equals sign asserting that two expressions have the same value, whereas an expression or formula may represent a value or rule without necesariamente stating an equality.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin aequationem ('an equal distribution or sharing in common'), a noun of action from the past participle stem of aequare ('to make equal'), from aequus ('equal').