Properties of Parallelograms

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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State the properties of opposite angles in a parallelogram.

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The opposite angles of a parallelogram are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What can be concluded if both pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are congruent?

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The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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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If one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is both parallel and congruent, what can be concluded?

Back

The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram?

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The sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram is 360 degrees.

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How can you prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using angles?

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If both pairs of opposite angles are congruent, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the relationship between consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

Front

If a quadrilateral has one pair of opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length, what can be concluded?

Back

The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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What theorem states that if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then it is a parallelogram?

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The Diagonal Bisector Theorem.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11