Parallelograms PreTest

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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 in length.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter (P) of a rectangle is calculated using the formula P = 2(length + width).

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of a rectangle?

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The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect each other.

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What is a rhombus?

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

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How do you find the perimeter of a rhombus?

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The perimeter (P) of a rhombus is calculated using the formula P = 4(side length).

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What is the relationship between the angles of a parallelogram?

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

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How do you find the length of a diagonal in a rectangle?

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The length of a diagonal (d) in a rectangle can be found using the Pythagorean theorem: d = √(length² + width²).

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

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The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360°.

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area (A) of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula A = base × height.