Math Dictionary
Clear, concise definitions for everyday and advanced mathematical terms, with links into CalculatorWiser’s formulas, calculators, and learning paths.
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EigenvalueA scalar λ such that Av=λv for some nonzero vector v.Linear AlgebraEigenvectorA nonzero vector whose direction is preserved by a linear transformation, up to scaling.Linear AlgebraEllipseThe set of points whose total distance to two fixed foci is constant.GeometryEmpty SetThe set containing no elements, denoted ∅.FoundationsEquationA statement asserting that two expressions are equal.AlgebraEquilateral TriangleA triangle with three equal side lengths.GeometryExponentA number indicating repeated multiplication or, more generally, a power operation.AlgebraExpressionA mathematical combination of numbers, variables, operators, and functions that represents a value.Algebra