What exactly is “width” in geometry?
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I had never thought I would ever wonder what “width” is until my 12-year old daughter came home one day and told me that her math teachers (not just one but two) told her that “width” in geometry is the vertical side of a rectangle. That to me was like saying up is down and down is up. How could…
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HiSET Geometry Terms Flashcards
Width
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How To Measure the Length x Width x Height of Shipping Boxes
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What Is Width in Math? Definition, Formula, Examples, Fact
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area - What's the difference between width and height
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Geometry Terms
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Length Width Height - Formula, Examples
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