simple equation

noun

: a linear equation

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In a dense, noncompressed matrix data type, values can be accessed either one at a time or in parallel, and their locations can be calculated directly with a simple equation. Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 Often, these can be described by simple equations with two variables that are multiplied and added together. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026 After two riveting semifinals, in which Alcaraz managed cramps and a rising Alexander Zverev to win in five sets, before Djokovic stunned Jannik Sinner with a crashing baseline performance, fate has delivered a simple equation. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Mandelbrot showed us that infinite complexity can emerge from simple equations. Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simple equation

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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 5 May. 2026.

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