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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 a parallelogram?

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1. Opposite sides are equal in length. 2. Opposite angles are equal. 3. The diagonals bisect each other. 4. Consecutive angles are supplementary.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the angles in a parallelogram?

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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

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To find the length of a diagonal in a parallelogram, you can use the properties of triangles formed by the diagonals and the sides, often applying the Pythagorean theorem.

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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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What does it mean for diagonals to bisect each other in a parallelogram?

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It means that the diagonals of a parallelogram intersect at their midpoints, dividing each diagonal into two equal segments.

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Which pairs of angles are congruent in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, angles A and C are congruent, and angles B and D are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is a property that is NOT true for parallelograms?

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Diagonals are not necessarily congruent in a parallelogram; this property is true for rectangles and squares.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral can be determined to be a parallelogram if one of the following conditions is met: 1. Opposite sides are equal. 2. Opposite angles are equal. 3. The diagonals bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the significance of consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3