Basic math glossary-V

Basic math glossary-V define words beginning with the letter V

Variable: A letter that is used to stand for an unknown number.

Vertex: The point where two rays intersect.

Vertical: Going straight up or down as opposed to going from left to right or from right to left.

Vertical axis: In the cartesian coordinate system, it is the vertical line, or the one called y-axis.

Volume: A measurement of capacity that measures the number of cubit units in a container.