Ekuwasyon (en. Equation)
/e-kuwa-syon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A mathematical statement that indicates that two values are equal to each other.
In math, '2 + 2 = 4' is an equation.
Sa matematika, ang '2 + 2 = 4' ay isang ekuwasyon.
A problem or question that requires a solution.
Equations often represent problems in physics and engineering.
Ang mga ekuwasyon ay madalas na kumakatawan sa mga problema sa physics at engineering.
A statement with variables whose values need to be found.
You need to solve the equation to find the value of x.
Dapat mong lutasin ang ekuwasyon upang malaman ang halaga ng x.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'aequatio' meaning equality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
equation of a straight line
An equation that shows a straight line on a graph.
ekuwasyon ng tuwid na linya
solving an equation
The process of finding values for variables in an equation.
pagsusolusyon ng ekuwasyon
Related Words
equality
The condition where two values are equal or identical.
pagkakapantay
variable
A symbol that represents a value that can change.
variable
Slang Meanings
Serious argument or question
For me, it's like an equation that always has the answer 'I don't know' in everything we talk about.
Para sa akin, parang ekuwasyon na laging may sagot na 'hindi ko alam' sa lahat ng pinag-uusapan natin.
A problem that needs to be solved
I don't know how I'm going to solve this equation in my life.
Hindi ko na alam kung paano ko sosolusyunan ang ekuwasyon na 'to sa buhay ko.
A complicated situation
Whenever I'm with them, it's always an equation in discussions; so many things can happen.
Kapag kasama ko sila, lagi na lang ekuwasyon sa mga usapan, ang daming pwedeng mangyari.