Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

Back

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

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What is a trapezoid?

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

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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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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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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

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A quadrilateral has four sides.

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What do all quadrilaterals have in common?

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All quadrilaterals have four sides and four angles.

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Can a trapezoid be a parallelogram?

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No, a trapezoid cannot be a parallelogram because it does not have two pairs of parallel sides.

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What is the difference between a rhombus and a rectangle?

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

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Name a shape that is both a rectangle and a parallelogram.

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A square is both a rectangle and a parallelogram.