Parallelograms

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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 a parallelogram?

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1. Opposite sides are equal in length. 2. Opposite angles are equal. 3. The diagonals bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between a rhombus and a parallelogram?

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A rhombus is a specific type of parallelogram where all sides are of equal length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between a rectangle and a parallelogram?

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A rectangle is a type of parallelogram where all angles are right angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the significance 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 a quadrilateral has one pair of parallel sides, what can it be classified as?

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It can be classified as a trapezoid.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a square in relation to parallelograms?

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A square is a special type of parallelogram that has all sides equal and all angles right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What does it mean for angles in a parallelogram to be supplementary?

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Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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Can a parallelogram have right angles?

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Yes, if a parallelogram has right angles, it is classified as a rectangle.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4