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-An ***equation*** consists of two parts: a left hand side, and a right hand side, with an equal sign = in between. The left hand side and the right hand side are both mathematical expressions, like $2x+5y$, or $\sqrt{17-x}$. For example $2x+5y=\sqrt{17-x}$ is an equation.
+An **equation** consists of two parts: a left hand side, and a right hand side, with an equals sign = in between. The left hand side and the right hand side are both mathematical expressions, like $2x+5y$, or $\sqrt{17-x}$. For example $2x+5y=\sqrt{17-x}$ is an equation.
 == See also ==
   * [[wp>Equation]]