solving

verb

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   To loosen or separate the parts of.