IM Unit 7, Section B Geometry

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What is a parallelogram?

Back

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

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Is a parallelogram always a trapezoid?

Back

True, because a trapezoid is defined as a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides, which a parallelogram has.

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Fill in the blank: A parallelogram is _________ a rectangle.

Back

sometimes

Front

Fill in the blank: A rectangle is _________ a square.

Back

sometimes

Front

What is a rhombus?

Back

A rhombus is a type of parallelogram where all four sides are of equal length.

Front

Is a rhombus always a parallelogram?

Back

True, because it has opposite sides that are parallel.

Front

What is a trapezoid?

Back

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

Front

Is a trapezoid never a rectangle?

Back

False, because a rectangle can be considered a special type of trapezoid with two pairs of parallel sides.

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What defines a rectangle?

Back

A rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles.

Front

What defines a square?

Back

A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles.