Parallelograms Fast & Curious

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What are the properties of the angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, and the sum of the angles in any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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How do you find the measure of an unknown angle in a parallelogram?

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To find an unknown angle, use the property that opposite angles are equal and adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the sides of a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you determine the length of a diagonal in a parallelogram?

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The length of a diagonal can be found using the properties of triangles formed by the diagonals and the sides of the parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the significance of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, meaning they cut each other in half.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How can you solve for a variable in a parallelogram?

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Set up equations based on the properties of the parallelogram, such as equal sides or angles, and solve for the variable.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the lengths of the sides and angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, the lengths of the sides can affect the measures of the angles, but opposite sides remain equal regardless of angle measures.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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

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