Mathematical Statement (Noun)
Meaning
A statement of a mathematical relation.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The mathematical statement 2 + 2 = 4 is a basic arithmetic fact that is widely accepted.
- The mathematical statement e^(iπ) + 1 = 0 is a famous identity that relates five fundamental mathematical constants.
- The mathematical statement of the Pythagorean theorem is a² + b² = c², where a and b are the lengths of the legs of a right triangle.
- The mathematical statement x + 3 = 5 can be solved for x by subtracting 3 from both sides.
- The mathematical statement ∑n(n+1) = n(n+1)(n+2)/3 is a formula for the sum of the first n positive integers.