3.22 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 are the properties of a square?

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A square has four equal sides and four right angles.

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What defines a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and four right angles.

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What is a rhombus?

Back

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

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How is a square related to a rhombus?

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A square is a special type of rhombus that has four right angles.

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What is a trapezoid?

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

Front

What are the characteristics of a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram has opposite sides that are equal and parallel.

Front

How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

Back

A quadrilateral has four sides.

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What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

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

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Can a rhombus have right angles?

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Yes, a rhombus can have right angles, in which case it is also a square.