Opposite side
What Opposite side means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The side joining the two vertices other than the vertex of the specified angle.
The side across from the chosen reference angle.
Topics that use Opposite side
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arc
- arc length
- area and volume units
- area of a segment
- Chord
- Circumference
- Composite shapes and solids
- Congruence
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