Mathematics GCSE
Invariance of length, angle and area
What Invariance of length, angle and area means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Invariance of length, angle and area
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Properties unchanged by the combination; lengths, angles and area are invariant under any combination of rotations, reflections and translations.
Topics that use Invariance of length, angle and area
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
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