Mathematics GCSE
Corresponding vertices and sides
What Corresponding vertices and sides means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Corresponding vertices and sides
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The matching parts of congruent or similar figures, which must be identified and matched correctly before calculating an unknown length.
Topics that use Corresponding vertices and sides
- Mensuration and calculation (AQA GCSE)
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