Online Math Dictionary: H

Easy to understand math definitions for K-Algebra mathematics
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hemisphere heptagon hexagon
hexahedron horizontal hyperbola
hypotenuse    

 

Hemisphere
A hemisphere is half of a sphere.  

On our planet, the top half is called the Northern Hemisphere and the bottom half is called theSouthern Hemisphere.

hemisphere globe

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Heptagon
A heptagon is a seven sided polygon.   The heptagon in the picture on the right is a regular heptagon because all the sides and angles are the same (congruent).

For more info on heptagons, check out my properties of heptagons page.

regular heptagon

red line
Hexagon
A hexagon is a six sided polygon.   The hexagon in the picture on the right is a regular hexagon because all the  sides and angles are the same (congruent).

For more info on hexagons, check out my properties of hexagons page.

regular hexagon

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Hexahedron
A hexahedron is a six sided three dimensional geometric figure (a polyhedron).   A regular hexahedron is a cube because all the faces are the same size (congruent).

hexahedron

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Horizontal
horizontal line is a line that runs along the horizon.

horizontal line