Parallelogram Properties

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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 the diagonals in 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 ABCD is a parallelogram, what can be said about the opposite angles?

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The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the relationship between the opposite sides of a parallelogram?

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The opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How do you find the length of a diagonal in a parallelogram?

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Use the properties of triangles formed by the diagonals and the sides of the parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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If SV = x + 3 and VU = 2x - 1 in parallelogram STUV, how do you find x?

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Set SV equal to VU and solve for x: x + 3 = 2x - 1.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What does it mean for a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram?

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

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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In a parallelogram, what can be said about the consecutive angles?

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The consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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If a quadrilateral has one pair of opposite sides that are both equal and parallel, what can be concluded?

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The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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