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Geometry Formulas – IGCSE Maths

Every geometry formula you need for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580, with clear explanations of when and how to use each one.

Triangle angles sum to 180°

Core
Triangle angles sum to 180°\text{Triangle angles sum to } 180°

Key formula for geometry in IGCSE Maths.

When to Use

Use when working with geometry problems.

Show your substitution clearly for method marks.

Quadrilateral angles sum to 360°

Core
Quadrilateral angles sum to 360°\text{Quadrilateral angles sum to } 360°

Key formula for geometry in IGCSE Maths.

When to Use

Use when working with geometry problems.

Show your substitution clearly for method marks.

Polygon interior angles = (n−2) × 180°

Core
Interior angles=(n2)×180°\text{Interior angles} = (n-2) \times 180°

Key formula for geometry in IGCSE Maths.

When to Use

Use when working with geometry problems.

Show your substitution clearly for method marks.

Exterior angle = 360° / n

Core
Exterior angle=360°n\text{Exterior angle} = \dfrac{360°}{n}

Key formula for geometry in IGCSE Maths.

When to Use

Use when working with geometry problems.

Show your substitution clearly for method marks.

Similar triangles

Core
Corresponding sides in the same ratio\text{Corresponding sides in the same ratio}

Key formula for geometry in IGCSE Maths.

When to Use

Use when working with geometry problems.

Show your substitution clearly for method marks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geometry formulas are given in the exam?

Check the IGCSE formula sheet provided in your exam. Some geometry formulas must be memorised.

How do I remember geometry formulas?

Practice using them in past paper questions. Repeated application is more effective than rote memorisation.

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