Polygons and Parallelograms

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Define a parallelogram.

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.

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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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What is the sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides is (n-2) × 180°.

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Calculate the sum of the interior angles of a heptagon.

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The sum of the interior angles of a heptagon (7 sides) is (7-2) × 180° = 900°.

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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 opposite angles of a quadrilateral are equal, what can be inferred?

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If two opposite angles are equal, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What does it mean for sides to be congruent?

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Congruent sides are sides that are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if either: 1. Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel. 2. Both pairs of opposite angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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If DE = 4x + 7 and EB = 5x - 4, how do you find x?

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Set the equations equal: 4x + 7 = 5x - 4.