Parallelograms Properties

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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 sides in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are congruent (equal in length).

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What are the properties of opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are congruent (equal in measure).

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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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What is the relationship between consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive 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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What happens to the diagonals of a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, meaning they cut each other in half.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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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 consecutive angles are each 110 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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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 given by the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the significance of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram provide information about the shape and can be used to find lengths and angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11