noun
equation
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noun
1
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, usually written with an equals sign.
"She solved the equation for x."
"The teacher wrote a simple equation on the board: 2x + 3 = 7."
2
A situation involving several interconnected factors that must be balanced or considered together.
"Cost is only one part of the equation when choosing a university."
How to Use Equation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA math statement showing two things are equal — or, more loosely, all the factors that go into a decision or problem.
Common pairings
solve an equation
part of the equation
balance the equation
Word Forms
equations plural
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Etymology
From Latin aequatio, "an equalizing," from aequare ("to make equal").