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Simplify vs. Solve — What's the Difference?

Simplify vs. Solve — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Simplify and Solve

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Simplify

To reduce in complexity or extent.

Solve

To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).

Simplify

To reduce to fundamental parts.

Solve

To solve an equation
Insert the values of the constants and solve for x.

Simplify

To make easier to understand.
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Solve

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

Simplify

(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

Solve

To find out the perpetrator, the motive etc of crime
To solve a murder
To solve a crime

Simplify

(intransitive) To become simpler.

Solve

(mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.

Simplify

To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.
The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified.
It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious in simplifying our deductions.

Solve

(mathematics) To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.

Simplify

Make simpler or easier or reduce in complxity or extent;
We had to simplify the instructions
This move will simplify our lives

Solve

(transitive) To loosen or separate the parts of.

Solve

A solution; an explanation.

Solve

To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.
True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.

Solve

A solution; an explanation.

Solve

Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of;
Did you solve the problem?
Work out your problems with the boss
This unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
Did you get it?
Did you get my meaning?
He could not work the math problem

Solve

Find the solution;
Solve an equation
Solve for x

Solve

Settle, as of a debt;
Clear a debt
Solve an old debt

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