Mathematics GCSE

Transversal

What Transversal means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Transversal

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A line that passes through two or more lines in the same plane at distinct points.

OCR · Angles (study guide)

Topics that use Transversal

Angles (OCR GCSE)

Related terms

Isosceles triangle
Parallel lines
Polygon
Regular polygon
Vertically opposite angles

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