noun

die Gleichung, -en

equation

The German word "Gleichung" is a noun that means "equation" in mathematics.

It is made up of "gleich" meaning "equal" or "same", and the suffix "-ung" which turns verbs into nouns.
Thus, "Gleichung" relates to an expression where two things are set equal.

Gleichung specifically denotes an equation, a mathematical statement of equality.
Formel is a general rule or recipe, often symbolic.
Berechnung focuses on the process of calculation.
Gleichgewicht refers to balance or state of equilibrium, not algebraic equality.

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Die Gleichung hat zwei Variablen.noun

The equation has two variables.

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