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Unit cancellation — AQA GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Unit cancellation

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Unit cancellation

Definition

A method of converting units by multiplying by conversion factors equal to 1, so that unwanted units cancel.

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How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification R1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Unit Conversions

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