Mathematics GCSE
Drawing from a description
What Drawing from a description means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Drawing from a description
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A diagram drawn from a written description shows every fact in the description, with each stated length and angle in the right place.
Topics that use Drawing from a description
- 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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