11-21 Geo A Solve for x

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What is a parallelogram?

Back

A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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How do you find the missing side of a parallelogram?

Back

To find the missing side of a parallelogram, use the property that opposite sides are equal in length.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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How do you solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x, isolate x on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the definition of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a rectangle and a parallelogram?

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Both rectangles and parallelograms have opposite sides that are equal in length, but rectangles have right angles.

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If one side of a parallelogram is 17, what is the length of the opposite side?

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The length of the opposite side is also 17, as opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.

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What is the significance of solving for x in geometry problems?

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Solving for x helps determine unknown lengths or angles, which is essential for understanding geometric relationships.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Perimeter = 2(length + width).

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How do you check if your solution for x is correct?

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Substitute the value of x back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.