Quadrilateral Properties Review

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are both parallel and equal in length.

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What are the properties of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other but are not necessarily perpendicular.

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Define a kite in terms of its sides.

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of consecutive congruent sides.

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What is the Opposite Sides Parallel and Congruent Theorem?

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This theorem states that if both pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal in length, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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You can determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram by checking if opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.

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What is the definition of congruent sides?

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Congruent sides are sides that are equal in length.

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What is the significance of consecutive congruent sides in a kite?

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In a kite, the presence of two pairs of consecutive congruent sides is a defining property that distinguishes it from other quadrilaterals.

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What does it mean for diagonals to bisect each other?

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When diagonals bisect each other, they cut each other into two equal parts.

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What is the Parallelogram Opposite Angles Converse Theorem?

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This theorem states that if a quadrilateral has one pair of opposite angles that are equal, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.