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| − | + | There are multiple uses of the word '''vertex''' in mathematics, including uses in [[graph theory]] and multiple uses in [[geometry]] | |
| + | ==Vertex of a parabola== | ||
The '''vertex''' of a [[parabola]] is the point which, if a vertical line is placed over it, divides the parabola into two equal mirror images. | The '''vertex''' of a [[parabola]] is the point which, if a vertical line is placed over it, divides the parabola into two equal mirror images. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vertex of an angle== |
| − | + | See [[angle]] | |
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| + | ==Vertex of a polygon or polyhedron== | ||
[[Category:Definition]] | [[Category:Definition]] | ||
Revision as of 12:02, 1 November 2006
There are multiple uses of the word vertex in mathematics, including uses in graph theory and multiple uses in geometry
Vertex of a parabola
The vertex of a parabola is the point which, if a vertical line is placed over it, divides the parabola into two equal mirror images.
Vertex of an angle
See angle
