Formula
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ Explain
A formula is a fact or rule written as a mathematical
equation.
Examples
Formula | Description |
![A=l*w](../../equations/f/formulaeqn01.png) | Formula for the area of a rectangle. |
![V=(4/3)pi*r^3](../../equations/f/formulaeqn02.png) | Formula for the volume of a sphere. |
![f(x)=(1/2)a0*x^2+v0*x+h0](../../equations/f/formulaeqn03.png) | Formula for projectile motion. |
Table 1: Examples |
References
- 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
- 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
More Information
Cite this article as:
McAdams, David E. Formula. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/f/formula.html.
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Revision History
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.)