simple equation

noun

: a linear equation

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Philanthropy has long been driven by a simple equation: individuals and corporations make donations, and charities use those funds to drive change. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Formerly, the power law fitted to Bitcoin is a simple equation Price = A(t - t_0)^n Here t is time, t_0 is initial time, A is a scaling factor, and n is an exponent. Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Getting the most out of good coffee is a simple equation that can be hard to master. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Pervasive Math Notes Beyond the Math Notes capabilities present in the Notes app, built-in macOS apps all over Sequoia support autocompleting simple equations. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simple equation 

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of simple equation was in 1727

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“Simple equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20equation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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