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Congruent vs Similar — Quick Comparison

Part of Congruence — GCSE Mathematics

This key facts covers Congruent vs Similar — Quick Comparison within Congruence for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Congruence in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 8 of 10 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 8 of 10

Practice

15 questions

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12 flashcards

Congruent vs Similar — Quick Comparison

Property	Congruent	Similar
Same shape	Yes	Yes
Same size	Yes	Not necessarily
Angles equal	Yes	Yes
Sides equal	Yes (all)	Proportional (scale factor)
Scale factor	Always 1	Any positive value

Practice Questions for Congruence

Which of the following is NOT a valid congruence condition for triangles?

A. SSS (three sides equal)
B. SAS (two sides and the included angle equal)
C. AAA (three angles equal)
D. RHS (right angle, hypotenuse and one side equal)

1 markfoundation

When writing a congruence statement, such as triangle ABC ≅ triangle PQR, explain what it tells you about the sides and angles of the two triangles.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

SAS Congruence Condition

Side-Angle-Side: Two sides and the INCLUDED angle (the angle between the two sides) are equal. The angle MUST be between the two sides — if it is not included, SAS does not apply.

SSS Congruence Condition

Side-Side-Side: All three pairs of corresponding sides are equal. If AB = DE, BC = EF, and AC = DF, then the triangles are congruent. Fixing three side lengths determines the triangle completely.

Congruent vs Similar — Quick Comparison

Congruent vs Similar — Quick Comparison

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