Quadrilaterals and Parallel Sides

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four 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 parallel sides?

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Parallel sides are lines that run in the same direction and are always the same distance apart.

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Can a quadrilateral have no parallel sides?

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Yes, a quadrilateral can have no parallel sides, like a trapezoid.

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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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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with two sets of parallel sides and four right angles.

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle where all four sides are equal in length.

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How many sets of parallel sides does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 sets of parallel sides.

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How many sets of parallel sides does a square have?

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A square has 2 sets of parallel sides.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides equal in length and 2 sets of parallel sides.