Math Definitions - Letter A
Chapters
Definition of Altitude (Geometry)
Definition of Altitude (Geometry)
Altitude is another word for height.
An altitude in a triangle is a line that cuts one of the sides at right angles and passes through the opposite vertex of the triangle.
The diagram shows an altitude of the triangle, but we could draw altitudes from the other two sides to the other two vertices.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Prerequisites
None
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter A
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017
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