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noun mathematical statement ADJ. complicated, simple This can be shown by a simple equation. | algebraic, mathematical VERB + EQUATION solve, work out I could not find a way of solving the equation. | satisfy the range of values of x which would satisfy this equation PREP. ~ for the equation for a straight line PHRASES a side of the equation the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation situation VERB + EQUATION be a part of, come into, enter (into) The availability of public transport is also part of the equation. Money also comes into the equation.
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equation
verbs
solve an equation
• For homework, solve the equations on page 56.
work out an equation
• I spent over an hour trying to work out the equation.
adjectives
a mathematical equation
• a set of mathematical equations
a quadratic equation
(= one that involves an unknown quantity that is multiplied by itself )
phrases
a side of an equation
(= the letters and numbers on one side of an equals sign )
• Find the square root of both sides of the equation.
the left-hand/right-hand side of an equation
• Add up what you've got on the right-hand side of the equation.
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