Meaning & use
equation
A mathematical statement asserting that two expressions are equal in value.
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Students learned to solve for x in a simple linear equation.
Balancing family and career felt like an impossible equation to solve.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively for a complex situation involving several factors that must be balanced, beyond its strict mathematical sense.
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