All About Parallelograms

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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 opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram?

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The sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram is 360 degrees.

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If one angle of a parallelogram is 70 degrees, what are the measures of the other angles?

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The opposite angle is also 70 degrees, and the adjacent angles are each 110 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the relationship between adjacent angles in a parallelogram?

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Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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How do you find the measure of an angle in a parallelogram if you know the measures of the other angles?

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Subtract the known angle from 180 degrees to find the measure of the adjacent angle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is given by the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you determine the height of a parallelogram?

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The height of a parallelogram is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the significance of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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If the lengths of the sides of a parallelogram are 8 cm and 6 cm, what is the maximum possible length of a diagonal?

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The maximum possible length of a diagonal can be found using the triangle inequality, which states it cannot exceed the sum of the lengths of the two sides, so it is less than 14 cm.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11