Mathematical statement of equality between algebraic expressions. An expression is algebraic if it involves a finite combination of numbers and variables and algebraic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, raising to a power, and extracting a root).
Two important types of such equations are linear equations, in the form &math.y; = &math.a;&math.x; + &math.b;, and quadratic equations, in the form &math.y; = &math.a;&math.x;2 + &math.b;&math.x; + &math.c;. A solution is a numerical value that makes the equation a true statement when substituted for a variable. In some cases it may be found using a formula; in others the equation may be rewritten in simpler form. Algebraic equations are particularly useful for modeling real-life phenomena.
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