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Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathmatics concerned with the shape, size, angles and properties of space.

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golden ratio

Mathematics; Geometry

See Golden Rectangle.

golden rectangle

Mathematics; Geometry

A rectangle such that its length l and width w satisfy the equation lw=l+wl. The ratio l:w is called the Golden Ratio.

height

Mathematics; Geometry

The length of an altitude of a polygon or solid.

heron's formula

Mathematics; Geometry

A formula for finding the area of a triangle when the lengths of its sides are known.

hypothesis

Mathematics; Geometry

Hypothesis is the part of a conditional statement just after the word if.

indirect proof

Mathematics; Geometry

A proof in which you assume temporarily that the conclusion is not true, and then deduce a contradcition.

inductive reasoning

Mathematics; Geometry

A kind of reasoning in which the conclusion is based on several past observations.

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