solution

noun

1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution"he used a solution of peroxide and water"
2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem"they were trying to find a peaceful solution"
3. a method for solving a problem"the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
4. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
5. the successful action of solving a problem"the solution took three hours"