Online Math Dictionary: E

Easy to understand math definitions for K-Algebra mathematics
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edge ellipse ellipsoid
empty set equality equation
equidistant equilateral triangle estimate
even number expanded notation exponent
exponential exterior angle  

 

Edge
The edges of a polygon are the outside boundaries.  In thesquare on the right, you can see four  edges.   In a polyhedron, like the dodecahedron on the right, an edge is where two faces meet.  The edges are the yellow lines. 

edges of a square and dodecahedron

red line
Ellipse
There's an easy definition for an ellipse and a harder algebra definition.  Here's the easy one:   An ellipse is a stretched out circle.
For the algebra definition, check out.Coolmath Algebra Ellipses		 ellipse

red line
Ellipsoid
An ellipsoid is a three dimensional ellipse.  Imagine putting a line through the longest part of an ellipse and spinning it.  This would give you an ellipsoid.

ellipsoid

red line
Empty Set
An empty set is the same as a "null set."  An empty set is a set with no members (or elements.)  The symbol for the empty set is on the right.  It can also be written as an empty set of set brackets:  
                                      {   }
Putting the empty set symbol inside the set brackets is a bad thing...  But, is a common mistake, so don't do it!

empty set symbol