Area of Parallelograms

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a 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 is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base x height.

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CCSS.6.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.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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Is a rectangle a type of parallelogram?

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Yes, a rectangle is a type of parallelogram where all angles are right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Is a square a type of parallelogram?

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Yes, a square is a special type of parallelogram where all sides are equal and all angles are right angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 5 units and a height of 3 units?

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Area = 5 x 3 = 15 square units.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the area of a parallelogram is 24 square units and the base is 6 units, what is the height?

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Height = Area / base = 24 / 6 = 4 units.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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Can a parallelogram have one right angle?

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Yes, if a parallelogram has one right angle, all angles must be right angles, making it a rectangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of 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 a parallelogram has an area of 30 square inches and a height of 5 inches, what is the base?

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Base = Area / height = 30 / 5 = 6 inches.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1