Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

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What defines a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

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Is a rectangle a type of parallelogram?

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Yes, a rectangle is a type of parallelogram with four right angles.

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What is a rhombus?

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

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral that is both a rectangle and a rhombus, with all sides equal and all angles right.

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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.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

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A quadrilateral has four sides.

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What are the properties of a rectangle?

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A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal and four right angles.

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What makes a square unique among quadrilaterals?

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A square has all sides equal and all angles right, making it a special type of rectangle and rhombus.

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Can a quadrilateral be both a rectangle and a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is both a rectangle and a rhombus.