A comparison between an unknown quantity and a standard is known formally as a measurement. In essence, by taking a measurement of a standard against an unknown quantity, you are creating your own system of measurement.
Scientific theory
an unknown quantity represented by a letter
dear friend, simply measurement means the comparison of any unknown quantity with a known quantity.for ex, when we measure rice using a balance.we usually put one standard quantity in one pane while we put the unknown quantity in another pane.so, isn't this a comparison
the comparison of unknown quantity against fixed with known quantity is called measurement.
the comparison of unknown quantity against fixed with known quantity is called measurement.
It is calibrating.
x= the unknown
The Unknown Quantity - 1919 was released on: USA: 14 April 1919
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An algebraic expression uses a letter to represent an unknown quantity.
In maths the symbols x and n are usually used to represent an unknown quantity. These may be referred to as a variable.
A variable is usually assumed to represent an unknown quantity. You don't need to "do" anything special to your variable.
A variable is usually assumed to represent an unknown quantity. You don't need to "do" anything special to your variable.