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a closed plane figure bounded by three or more straight lines.

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recurring decimals
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the individual numbers or components in a sequence that are denoted T1; T2; T3; etc.

random (probability)
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involving an equal likelihood that each outcome may occur.

subtend
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Mathematics

be opposite to, and be defined by the opposite ends of the line or arc that is subtending. For...

relative frequency
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Mathematics

the ratio of the number of times a particular event is recorded, to the total number of trials...