Congruent
What Congruent means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Having the same shape and size, with equal corresponding lengths and angles.
Identical in shape and size, with equal corresponding sides and angles.
Shapes that are exactly the same size and shape.
Topics that use Congruent
- Geometry and measures (Eduqas GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Similar
- Arc
- Chord
- Circumference
- congruence criteria
- Cyclic quadrilateral
- Diameter
- Exact answer in terms of π
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