Properties of Quadrilaterals Review

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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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Is a rectangle a type of parallelogram?

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Yes, a rectangle is a type of parallelogram with four right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Are all squares rectangles?

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Yes, all squares are rectangles because they have four right angles and opposite sides that are equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Are all rectangles squares?

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No, not all rectangles are squares. A square has all four sides of equal length, while a rectangle only requires opposite sides to be equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What defines a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and all four angles equal to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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Is a trapezoid a parallelogram?

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No, a trapezoid is not a parallelogram because it does not have two pairs of parallel sides.

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What are the properties of a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a parallelogram with all four sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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Can a rectangle be a rhombus?

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No, a rectangle cannot be a rhombus unless it is a square, as a rectangle has right angles and a rhombus does not require right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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

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