Solving Parallelograms and Rectangles

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What is a rectangle?

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

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is 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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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is found by multiplying the base by the height (Area = base × height).

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the sides of a rectangle?

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In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the angles of a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated as P = 2(length + width).

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a parallelogram?

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The perimeter of a parallelogram is calculated as P = 2(base + side).

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a rectangle?

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A quadrilateral is a rectangle if it has four right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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How can 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.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11