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Of or pertaining to the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols.

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counterexample

Mathematics; Geometry

An example used to prove that an if-then statement is false. For that counterexample, the hypothesis is true and the conclusion is false.

cube

Mathematics; Geometry

A three dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets, or sides, which are all of the same size.

deductive reasoning

Mathematics; Geometry

Proving statements by reasoning from accepted postulates, definitions, theorems, and given information.

diameter

Mathematics; Geometry

A chord that contains the center of a circle. It passes through the center of a circle.

distance from a point to a line (or plane)

Mathematics; Geometry

The length of the perpendicular segment from the point to the line (or plane).

equiangular triangle

Mathematics; Geometry

A triangle with all angles congruent.

exterior angle of a triangle

Mathematics; Geometry

The angle formed when one side of the triangle is extended.