Classify Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four edges (sides) and four vertices (corners).

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What are the properties of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal in length and four right angles.

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What distinguishes a kite from other 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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What are the properties of a parallelogram?

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

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What defines a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid (or trapezium) is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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How can you identify a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle where all four sides are equal in length and all angles are right angles.

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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.

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What is the difference between a rhombus and a rectangle?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length, while a rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles are right angles.

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Can a quadrilateral be both a rectangle and a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a quadrilateral that is both a rectangle (with right angles) and a rhombus (with all sides equal).

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What is a cyclic quadrilateral?

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A cyclic quadrilateral is a quadrilateral whose vertices all lie on the circumference of a circle.