Parallelograms

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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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In a parallelogram, what do the diagonals do?

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In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What can be said about the opposite sides of a parallelogram?

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The opposite sides of a parallelogram are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What can be said about the opposite angles of a parallelogram?

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The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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If one angle of a parallelogram is 70 degrees, what are the measures of the other angles?

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The opposite angle is also 70 degrees, and the adjacent angles are 110 degrees each.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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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 do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the base of a parallelogram is 5 cm and the height is 3 cm, what is the area?

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Area = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the lengths of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram are not necessarily equal, but they bisect each other.

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What is a special type of parallelogram where all sides are equal?

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

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CCSS.3.G.A.1