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Equation

Equation

A mathematical sentence built from expressions using one or more equal signs (=).

 

Examples:

 Math equation example: 1/x = x + 1

The equation 3x minus 4y equals 1, written as: 3x - 4y = 1

log base 2 of (x−1) plus log base 2 of (x+3) equals 5

 

See also

Equation rules, inequality, equation of a line, solution set, verify a solution