方程式(ほうていしき)

ほうていしき
noun
equation
1. equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.
方程式(ほうていしき)を解(と)く。
Solve an equation.
二次(にじ)方程式(ほうていしき)を学(まな)ぶ。
Learn quadratic equations.
この方程式(ほうていしき)の解(かい)は何(なん)ですか。
What is the solution to this equation?

方程式(ほうていしき) is the mathematical term for an equation, a statement expressing the equality of two expressions.

Types

Common collocations

  • 方程式(ほうていしき)を解(と)く: to solve an equation
  • 方程式(ほうていしき)の解(かい): solution to an equation
  • 方程式(ほうていしき)を立(た)てる: to set up an equation

Usage

Distinct from 数式(すうしき) (mathematical expression/formula) which doesn't require equality.

Related Words

Compare: 数式(すうしき) (formula (no equality))
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Added 2026.1.16 9:26 · Revised 2026.9.30 13:17
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