congruence criteria
What congruence criteria means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of congruence criteria
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The standard tests SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS, used to show that shapes identical in shape and size have all corresponding sides and angles equal.
The four minimum conditions (SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS) that show two triangles are identical in size and shape.
Topics that use congruence criteria
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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