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mathematical statement

DEFINITIONS OF: mathematical statement

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n a statement of a mathematical relation

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equation
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
expression, formula
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
regression equation, regression of y on x
the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y
sentential function
formal expression containing variables; becomes a sentence when variables are replaced by constants
primitive
a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived
linear equation
a polynomial equation of the first degree
quadratic, quadratic equation
an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
biquadratic, biquadratic equation
an equation of the fourth degree
differential equation
an equation containing differentials of a function
simultaneous equations
a set of equations in two or more variables for which there are values that can satisfy all the equations simultaneously
exponential equation
an equation involving exponential functions of a variable
exponential expression
a mathematical expression consisting of a constant (especially e) raised to some power
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statement
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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