Equation
noun
A statement that two things are equal in math.
A simple equation would be 2 + 2 = 4.
Often appears as...
- solve the equation
- mathematical equation
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Academic
noun
A situation, especially one involving a competition or conflict, in which each action has a direct effect on the success of other actions.
The presence of the police changed the equation of the protest.
Often appears as...
- change the equation
- political equation
noun
A process of making one thing equal or similar to another.
The equation of science and magic is a frequent theme in fantasy books.
Often appears as...
- equation of values
- social equation
noun
A statement that two things are equal in math.
A simple equation would be 2 + 2 = 4.
Often appears as...
- solve the equation
- mathematical equation
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A situation, especially one involving a competition or conflict, in which each action has a direct effect on the success of other actions.
The presence of the police changed the equation of the protest.
Often appears as...
- change the equation
- political equation
noun
A process of making one thing equal or similar to another.
The equation of science and magic is a frequent theme in fantasy books.
Often appears as...
- equation of values
- social equation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematical Equality
In math, 'equation' refers to a statement where two expressions are equal due to arithmetic or algebraic principles.
Find x in the equation x + 3 = 7.
Pro Tip 2/3Variables Involved
Equations often include variables like x or y, which represent unknown values to be solved.
The equation 5x - 4 = 16 has one variable.
Pro Tip 3/3Balance Concept
'Equation' implies a balance. When you alter one side, you must do the same to the other.
If you add 2 to one side of the equation, add 2 to the other side too.
Compare with
balanceexpressionformulafunctionidentityproportionrelationship
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Pixar: The math behind...
Well, to explain that, it's important to understand that artists and designers think in terms of shape and images but computers think in terms of numbers and equations. So, to bridge those two worlds we use a mathematical concept called coordinate geometry, right? That is, we lay down a coordinate system
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
Now how can this help us? Well, it has been calculated that if we were to remove bats from the equation, we're going to have to then use insecticides to remove all those pest insects that feed on our agricultural crops. And for one year in the U.S. alone, it's estimated
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The Turing test: Can a...
its lack of a consistent personality and inability to deal with brand new topics are a dead giveaway. Who in Turing's day could have predicted that today's computers would be able to pilot spacecraft, perform delicate surgeries, and solve massive equations,
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Can you solve...
Probably not. There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
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Explaining the “Eureka...
so I said to myself hmm that's funny how come this theory has so many random equations there should be this one each equation one day I found it it's called string field theory that's my equation I'm the co-founder of string field
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How inventions change...
Disposable diapers made life easy for parents, but they killed off diaper delivery services. And do we want landfills overwhelmed by dirty diapers? And of course, Einstein's extraordinary equation opened a world of possibilities.
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Tiger Given Artificial...
recovery should be much quicker and he shouldn't go through these periods of being really really uncomfortable and clearly in pain you know this should remove all that from the equation and just it's getting back to normal
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Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
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The psychological weight...
body or i wanted different health i had to change the equation somehow the second thing i learned was that if i imagined my future healthy self and started living that life now what kinds of foods i would eat how
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The nurdles' quest for...
growing ever more pervasive as they wipe out marine life and reshape the ocean's ecosystems. So, how to break this cycle? The best solution would be to take plastics out of the equation altogether.
Video examples
Pixar: The math behind...
Well, to explain that, it's important to understand that artists and designers think in terms of shape and images but computers think in terms of numbers and equations. So, to bridge those two worlds we use a mathematical concept called coordinate geometry, right? That is, we lay down a coordinate system
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
Now how can this help us? Well, it has been calculated that if we were to remove bats from the equation, we're going to have to then use insecticides to remove all those pest insects that feed on our agricultural crops. And for one year in the U.S. alone, it's estimated
Video examples
The Turing test: Can a...
its lack of a consistent personality and inability to deal with brand new topics are a dead giveaway. Who in Turing's day could have predicted that today's computers would be able to pilot spacecraft, perform delicate surgeries, and solve massive equations,
Video examples
Can you solve...
Probably not. There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
Video examples
Explaining the “Eureka...
so I said to myself hmm that's funny how come this theory has so many random equations there should be this one each equation one day I found it it's called string field theory that's my equation I'm the co-founder of string field
Video examples
How inventions change...
Disposable diapers made life easy for parents, but they killed off diaper delivery services. And do we want landfills overwhelmed by dirty diapers? And of course, Einstein's extraordinary equation opened a world of possibilities.
Video examples
Tiger Given Artificial...
recovery should be much quicker and he shouldn't go through these periods of being really really uncomfortable and clearly in pain you know this should remove all that from the equation and just it's getting back to normal
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
body or i wanted different health i had to change the equation somehow the second thing i learned was that if i imagined my future healthy self and started living that life now what kinds of foods i would eat how
Video examples
The nurdles' quest for...
growing ever more pervasive as they wipe out marine life and reshape the ocean's ecosystems. So, how to break this cycle? The best solution would be to take plastics out of the equation altogether.
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Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
Because for me, equations and symbols aren't just a thing. They're a voice that speaks out about the incredible richness of nature and the startling simplicity in the patterns that twist and turn and warp and evolve all around us, from how the world works to how we behave.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.
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Richard P. Feynman
American Physicist
When I was a young man, Dirac was my hero. He made a breakthrough, a new method of doing physics. He had the courage to simply guess at the form of an equation, the equation we now call the Dirac equation, and to try to interpret it afterwards.
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Robert Downey, Jr.
American Actor
It's interesting when you're old enough to take a new, objective approach looking at your parents, frame them in a way where you are actually taking yourself out of the equation and just look at the things that are true about their life.
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Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
Half of the equation is men, and right now, unfortunately, men are running the majority of corporations, so we have to make sure that if that is the case, that they are respectful and honor women for their true accomplishments.
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Jody Watley
American Musician
When you're a girl, passion can dominate the equation, but as you grow up relationships evolve. Mad passion can grab you at first, but it can't last forever.
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Kate Crawford
Australian Writer
Hidden biases in both the collection and analysis stages present considerable risks and are as important to the big-data equation as the numbers themselves.
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Govinda
Indian Actor
I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
The universe is governed by science. But science tells us that we can't solve the equations, directly in the abstract.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.
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Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
Because for me, equations and symbols aren't just a thing. They're a voice that speaks out about the incredible richness of nature and the startling simplicity in the patterns that twist and turn and warp and evolve all around us, from how the world works to how we behave.
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.
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Richard P. Feynman
American Physicist
When I was a young man, Dirac was my hero. He made a breakthrough, a new method of doing physics. He had the courage to simply guess at the form of an equation, the equation we now call the Dirac equation, and to try to interpret it afterwards.
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Robert Downey, Jr.
American Actor
It's interesting when you're old enough to take a new, objective approach looking at your parents, frame them in a way where you are actually taking yourself out of the equation and just look at the things that are true about their life.
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Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
Half of the equation is men, and right now, unfortunately, men are running the majority of corporations, so we have to make sure that if that is the case, that they are respectful and honor women for their true accomplishments.
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Jody Watley
American Musician
When you're a girl, passion can dominate the equation, but as you grow up relationships evolve. Mad passion can grab you at first, but it can't last forever.
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Kate Crawford
Australian Writer
Hidden biases in both the collection and analysis stages present considerable risks and are as important to the big-data equation as the numbers themselves.
Quote examples
Govinda
Indian Actor
I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
The universe is governed by science. But science tells us that we can't solve the equations, directly in the abstract.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.
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