Classifying 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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What are the types of quadrilaterals?

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

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What defines a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

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What is the relationship between squares and rectangles?

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

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Can a trapezoid have parallel sides?

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Yes, a trapezoid has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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Are all rhombuses rectangles?

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No, not all rhombuses are rectangles; a rectangle has right angles, while a rhombus does not necessarily have right angles.

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What is the definition of a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral that is both a rectangle (has right angles) and a rhombus (all sides are equal).

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Can a rhombus be a square?

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Yes, a rhombus can be a square if it has right angles.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal and all angles are right angles, while a rhombus has all sides equal but does not require right angles.