Mathematics GCSE
Composite shapes and solids
What Composite shapes and solids means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Composite shapes and solids
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Shapes and solids made of standard parts, where areas are added or subtracted and only external lengths or faces are counted.
Topics that use Composite shapes and solids
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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