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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What are the properties of a parallelogram?

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1. Opposite sides are equal in length. 2. Opposite angles are equal. 3. The diagonals bisect each other.

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How do you calculate the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.

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What is the unit of measurement for area?

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Square units.

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If the base of a parallelogram is 10 cm and the height is 5 cm, what is the area?

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50 square cm.

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What is the height of a parallelogram?

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The height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

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If a parallelogram has an area of 36 square inches and a base of 6 inches, what is the height?

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6 inches.

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What is the relationship between the base and height in a parallelogram?

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The area is directly proportional to both the base and height.

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Can a square be considered a parallelogram?

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Yes, a square is a special type of parallelogram where all sides are equal and all angles are right angles.

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What is the perimeter of a parallelogram?

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Perimeter = 2 × (base + side length).