Aid in some problem-solving (8)

I believe the answer is:

equation

(Other definitions for equation that I've seen before include "E.g. 2 + 2 = 4" , "It can be algebraic" , "Mathematical statement of equivalence" , "Mathemical statement using = sign" , "See 5" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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