Parallelogram Properties

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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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CCSS.3.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. Diagonals bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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Which property is NOT true for a parallelogram?

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Diagonals are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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If one pair of opposite sides is both parallel and equal in length, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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 two sides of a quadrilateral are equal and parallel, what can be concluded?

Back

The quadrilateral may be a parallelogram, but more information is needed.

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

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

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If one angle of a parallelogram is 70 degrees, what are the measures of the other angles?

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The opposite angle is also 70 degrees, and the other two angles are 110 degrees each.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What can be said about the opposite sides of a parallelogram?

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The opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length and parallel.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

Front

If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, what can be inferred?

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The quadrilateral may be a parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11