Formula

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ Explain

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

Examples

Formula	Description
	Formula for the area of a rectangle.
	Formula for the volume of a sphere.
	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

Longley, William Raymond. Tables and formulas for solving numerical problems in analytic geometry, calculus and applied mathematics, revised edition. Ginn and Company. 2/5/2010. http://www.archive.org/stream/tablesformulasfo00longuoft#page/n10/mode/1up.

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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.)

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