Congruence
What Congruence means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A relationship between shapes that are identical in shape and size, where one can be transformed onto the other by rotation, reflection or translation.
Identical shape and size, justified using criteria such as SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS.
Topics that use Congruence
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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