Rectangle, Rhombus, and Squares

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a parallelogram with four congruent 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 is a square?

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

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What is the relationship between a square and a rhombus?

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A square is both a rectangle and a rhombus because it has all sides equal and all angles right.

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What does it mean for diagonals to bisect each other?

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In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other, meaning they cut each other in half.

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What is the significance of diagonals in a rhombus?

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In a rhombus, the diagonals are perpendicular to each other and bisect the angles.

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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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How do you find the area of a rhombus?

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The area of a rhombus can be calculated using the formula: Area = (d1 × d2) / 2, where d1 and d2 are the lengths of the diagonals.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated as P = 4 × side length.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated as P = 2 × (length + width).