IGCSE Maths / Transformation and similarity

Conditions for congruent triangles revision notes

Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1), chapter 14: Transformation and similarity, specification point 4.2f. Part of the full course.

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Congruent triangles have exactly the same shape and size, so one can fit exactly over the other. You must name the condition that proves they are congruent: SSS, SAS, ASA or RHS.

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