Exact answer in terms of π
What Exact answer in terms of π means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A value retaining π symbolically rather than replacing it with a rounded decimal approximation.
An answer retaining π symbolically rather than replacing it with a rounded decimal.
Topics that use Exact answer in terms of π
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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