Solve vs Investigate - What's the difference?
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To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
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, title= (mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.
(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.
To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
To conduct an inquiry or examination.
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As verbs the difference between solve and investigate
is that solve is to find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out while investigate is to inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.As a noun solve
is (obsolete) a solution; an explanation.solve
English
Verb
(solv)- True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
- God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.
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Derived terms
* resolve * solutionAnagrams
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English
Verb
(investigat)- to investigate the causes of natural phenomena
- to investigate an unsolved murder
- "Why don't you investigate'?" he demanded. And ' investigate I did.