Parallelograms, Rectangles, Rhombi & Squares

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What are the properties of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles. Opposite sides are equal and parallel.

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What defines a rhombus?

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

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle and rhombus that has all sides equal and all angles right angles.

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What is the relationship between the angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated as Area = base × height.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has right angles, while a rhombus has all sides equal but does not require right angles.

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How do you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if one pair of opposite sides is both parallel and equal in length.

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What is the significance of opposite sides in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are both parallel and congruent, which is a defining property.