Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

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What are the types of quadrilaterals?

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The main types of quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, and kites.

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What defines a trapezoid?

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

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Is a square a type of rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a special type of rhombus where all angles are right angles.

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What is a parallelogram?

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

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Can a quadrilateral have only one pair of parallel sides?

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Yes, if a quadrilateral has only one pair of parallel sides, it is classified as a trapezoid, not a parallelogram.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

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A square has all sides equal and all angles right, while a rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles right.

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What is a kite in terms of quadrilaterals?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.