Properties of Parallelograms, Rectangles, Rhombi, & Squares

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) where opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What are the properties of opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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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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What defines a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles (90 degrees).

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is true about the diagonals of a rectangle?

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The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a parallelogram with all four sides of equal length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the angles of a rhombus?

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In a rhombus, opposite angles are equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle and rhombus that has all sides equal and all angles equal to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the sides of a rectangle?

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In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11