6.2 Classifying Quadrilaterals

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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 is an isosceles trapezoid?

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An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the non-parallel sides are equal in length.

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What defines a parallelogram?

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

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Can a rectangle be classified as a parallelogram?

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Yes, a rectangle is a specific type of parallelogram where all angles are right angles.

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What is the relationship between rectangles and trapezoids?

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A rectangle cannot be classified as a trapezoid because it has two pairs of parallel sides.

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral that is both a rectangle and a rhombus, having all sides equal and all angles right.

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What are the properties of a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length and opposite angles equal.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has right angles, while a rhombus does not necessarily have right angles but has all sides equal.

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What is a kite in geometry?

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

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How can you identify a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram can be identified by having opposite sides that are equal and parallel.