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A Glossary of Mathematical Terms - V
Vanishing line
The horizon; in a drawing it is at the height of viewer's eye.
Vanishing point
The point in space where two parallel lines seem to meet.
Variable
A symbol used to represent one or more numbers or objects.
Vertex
A corner in a figure (2 and 3 dimensional).
Vertex angle
Usually in isosceles triangles: the angle formed by the equilateral sides.
Vertical angles - Vertically opposite angles
Two angles that share a common vertex and whose sides form two lines.
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first published on september 01 2003 - last updated on september 01
2003