In a research paper, when one quotes a numbered equation, is it necessary to put the definite article *the* in front of *equation* like "the equation (3.2)", or is it ok to omit *the* and simply write "equation (3.2)"?



How to quote an numbered equation in a paper
In ordinary English it is correct to omit the definite article 'the' because 'equation (3.2)' serves as the proper name for the equation.


