👉 Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! You’ve read the dictionary, that’s a fantastic start, But let’s break this word “formula,” right from the heart. The dictionary's right, it’s true and plain, A "rule expressed symbolically," again and again! Think of it like a recipe, you see? It tells you exactly how things should be. Like baking a cake, with sugar and spice, A formula gives us the numbers precise! Let's say we want to find the area of a square, you know, We use this formula: side times side, watch it grow! (Side Side = Area) It’s a shorthand way to show a calculation bright, Using letters and symbols, shining with light. So "formula" means a rule we can employ, A mathematical shortcut, bringing joy! Do you have any questions about this rhyme? Let's discuss it now, time after time!