mathematical statement

/ˌˈmæθ(ə)ˌˈmædəkəl ˌsteɪtmənt/

Other forms: mathematical statements

Definitions of mathematical statement

1. noun

   a statement of a mathematical relation
   types:

   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

   type of:

   statement

   a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc