Numbers and algebra
Equation
A statement that two mathematical expressions have equal value.
Common notationleft side = right side
In one sentence
What does Equation mean?
A statement that two mathematical expressions have equal value.
How it is written
left side = right side
A compact example
2x + 3 = 11 is true when x = 4.
Other names and search terms
equality.
Where this fits
When should you learn Equation?
The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.
- 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
- 2High schoolGreater depth
- 3CollegeGreater depth
- 4AdvancedGreater depth
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Basic arithmetic
- Equations
- Functions
- Precalculus
Algebra is part of the calculation language used throughout the path.
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Questions about Equation
What does Equation mean in mathematics?
A statement that two mathematical expressions have equal value.
How is Equation written?
A common notation is left side = right side.
What is an example of Equation?
2x + 3 = 11 is true when x = 4.