Classify Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

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Name the different types of quadrilaterals.

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The different types of quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, and kites.

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What defines a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What are the properties of a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees.

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How can you classify a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides?

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A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides can be classified as a trapezoid.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles equal to 90 degrees, while a rhombus has all sides equal but angles are not necessarily 90 degrees.

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What is a kite in terms of quadrilaterals?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.

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How do you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if both pairs of opposite sides are parallel or if one pair of opposite sides is both equal and parallel.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

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The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.