Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Mathematical equations are statements that assert the equality of two expressions. In chemistry, they often represent physical laws or relationships between variables.
Related terms
Variable: A symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematics.
Coefficient: The numerical factor before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic term.
Solution Set: The set of all values which satisfy a given equation.