Maths Analogies

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Vertically opposite angles are equal

Inverse operations to solve equations

Collecting like terms

The two sides of an equation are equal

Tick a positive gradient

Parallel lines never meet

Fractions represent part of a whole

Coordinates - go along before going up

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