Mathematics GCSE
Properties of quadrilaterals and triangles
What Properties of quadrilaterals and triangles means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Properties of quadrilaterals and triangles
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Shapes are defined by a few core properties, from which others can be derived, and special types include square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezium, kite and rhombus, while triangles are classified by sides and angles.
Topics that use Properties of quadrilaterals and triangles
- 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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