Ace Geo Ch 18 Reading Flashcard

Front

What properties do ALL trapezoids have?

Back

One pair of opposite sides that are parallel.

Front

The legs of an isosceles trapezoid are _________.

Back

Congruent.

Front

The diagonals in a kite __________.

Back

are perpendicular.

Front

What is a trapezoid?

Back

A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

Front

What is an isosceles trapezoid?

Back

A trapezoid with non-parallel sides that are congruent.

Front

What is a kite in geometry?

Back

A quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are congruent.

Front

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

Back

360 degrees.

Front

How do you find the area of a trapezoid?

Back

Area = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of a trapezoid?

Back

The angles on the same side of a trapezoid are supplementary.

Front

What is the definition of congruent angles?

Back

Angles that have the same measure.