Mathematics GCSE
Accurate substitution and rearrangement
What Accurate substitution and rearrangement means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Accurate substitution and rearrangement
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Substituting values accurately into the chosen rule, including correct use of the included angle and correct order of operations, and rearranging to make cos A the subject before substituting when finding an angle.
Topics that use Accurate substitution and rearrangement
- Mensuration and calculation (AQA GCSE)
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