Mathematics GCSE
congruence under transformation
What congruence under transformation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of congruence under transformation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Rotations, reflections and translations keep every length and every angle, so the final shape is congruent to the first.
Topics that use congruence under transformation
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternate segment
- Angle properties
- Angle properties in circles
- Arc
- centre
- Chord
- Circumference
- Congruence and similarity
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