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Geometry - The study of lines, angles, shapes and their properties. Geometry is concerned with physical shapes and the dimensions of the objects.

Graphing Calculator - A larger screen calculator that's capable of showing/drawing graphs and functions.

Graph Theory - A branch of mathematics focusing on the properties of a variety of graphs.

Greatest Common Factor - The largest number common to each set of factors that divides both numbers exactly. E.g., the greatest common factor of 10 and 20 is 10.

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