Ecuación (en. Equation)

/ekwaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mathematical proposition that relates two quantities through equality.

The equation 2x + 3 = 7 is solved to find the value of x.

La ecuación 2x + 3 = 7 se resuelve para encontrar el valor de x.

In physics, a relationship that expresses a principle or law.

The equation of gravity describes the attraction between two masses.

La ecuación de la gravedad describe la atracción entre dos masas.

It can refer to a problem or situation that requires solutions.

Finding the equation that satisfies all conditions is complicated.

Encontrar la ecuación que satisfaga todas las condiciones es complicado.

From the Latin 'aequatio', which means equality.

To solve an equation

Finding the unknown solution in a mathematical expression.

resolver una ecuación

To set up an equation

Formulating a problem in mathematical terms.

plantear una ecuación

Quadratic equation

Polynomial equation of degree 2.

ecuación de segundo grado

Equality

Concept that indicates that two expressions have the same value.

igualdad

Variable

Symbol that represents an unknown value in mathematics.

variable

Function

Mathematical relationship that assigns a value to each input.

función

A complicated situation that needs resolution.

That discussion has become a real equation difficult to solve.

Esa discusión se ha vuelto una verdadera ecuación difícil de resolver.

When everything needs to be in balance.

Life is like an equation; everything must stay in balance.

La vida es como una ecuación, todo tiene que mantenerse en balance.