Use the pythagorean theorem to find the area of a parallelogram

The video tutorial focuses on understanding the properties of parallelograms, identifying their base and height, and applying the Pythagorean theorem to solve for unknowns. It emphasizes the importance of labeling information and using past knowledge to solve geometry problems. The tutorial concludes with calculating the area of a parallelogram using the base and height.

What is the key property of the sides of a parallelogram?

• All sides are equal

• Opposite sides are equal

• Adjacent sides are equal

• All angles are right angles

When measuring the height of a triangle, what is a common mistake students make?

• Using the hypotenuse as the height

• Using the base as the height

• Using the adjacent side as the height

• Using the opposite side as the height

Which theorem is used to find the height of a right triangle?

• Cosine rule

• Sine rule

• Triangle inequality theorem

• Pythagorean theorem

What are the side lengths of a 3-4-5 triangle?

• 6, 8, 10

• 7, 24, 25

• 5, 12, 13

• 3, 4, 5

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

• Base / Height

• Base x Height

• Base - Height

• Base + Height