Geometry Properties of Quadrilaterals

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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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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 trapezoid a parallelogram?

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No, a trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides, while a parallelogram has two pairs.

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What is the relationship between rectangles and squares?

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

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a type of parallelogram where all four sides are of equal length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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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.

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How do you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using its sides?

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If both pairs of opposite sides are 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 difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has right angles, while a rhombus has all sides equal but does not require right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a trapezoid?

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