Formula

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ Explain

A formula is a fact or rule written as a mathematical equation.

Examples

FormulaDescription
A=l*wFormula for the area of a rectangle.
V=(4/3)pi*r^3Formula for the volume of a sphere.
f(x)=(1/2)a0*x^2+v0*x+h0Formula for projectile motion.
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  • References

    1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, formula. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 81. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
    2. Murray R. Spiegel. Schaum's Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill. October 31, 1998. Last Accessed 7/11/2018. Buy the book

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    McAdams, David E. Formula. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/f/formula.html.

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    12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
    7/9/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, implemented new Geogebra protocol. (McAdams, David E.)
    2/5/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
    12/23/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)
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