Mathematics GCSE
Geometric reasoning and hierarchy of shapes
What Geometric reasoning and hierarchy of shapes means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Geometric reasoning and hierarchy of shapes
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A square is also a rectangle, a rhombus and a parallelogram, and a property can be derived from a definition, for example using parallel lines to show opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal.
Topics that use Geometric reasoning and hierarchy of shapes
- 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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