Further Mathematics GCSE
Identity
What Identity means in Further Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Identity
An equation that is true for all values of the variables, denoted by the triple equals sign (≡).
Topics that use Identity
- Pure Core (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Irreducible Quadratic
- Improper Rational Function
- Monic Polynomial
- Proper Rational Function
- Symmetric Function
Using Identity in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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