equation

• Énoncé mathématique qui affirme l'égalité de deux expressions, contenant généralement des variables et des constantes. Peut aussi désigner une relation d'égalité ou une formule exprimant cette égalité.

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

1. Mathematical statementB1formalscientific

   A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal, typically containing an equals sign.

   équation (mathématique)

   • The teacher wrote a quadratic equation on the board.
   • Solve the equation for x.
   • Einstein's famous equation is E=mc².

   Synonymesequalityformula

2. B2formalscientific

   A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing the reactants and products.

   Équation de réaction chimique

   • The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
   • Balance the equation by adjusting the coefficients.
   • The equation shows how hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.

3. Complex situationB2informal

   A situation or problem involving many different factors that must be considered together.

   situation complexe

   • The political equation in the region is very complicated.
   • We need to factor in the economic equation before making a decision.
   • The human element is a crucial part of the equation.