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equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.
方程式を解く。
Solve an equation.
二次方程式を学ぶ。
Learn quadratic equations.
この方程式の解は何ですか。
What is the solution to this equation?
方程式 is the mathematical term for an equation, a statement expressing the equality of two expressions.
COMMON TYPES:
- 一次方程式: linear equation
- 二次方程式: quadratic equation
- 連立方程式: system of equations
- 微分方程式: differential equation
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 方程式を解く: to solve an equation
- 方程式の解: solution to an equation
- 方程式を立てる: to set up an equation
NOTE:
Distinct from 数式 (mathematical expression/formula) which doesn't require equality.