Mathematics GCSE
Vertically Opposite
What Vertically Opposite means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Vertically Opposite
The pairs of equal angles formed when two straight lines intersect.
Topics that use Vertically Opposite
- Geometry and measures (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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