Understanding Parallelograms and Area Calculation

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Tyler's method involves cutting and rearranging the parallelogram to form a rectangle.

Back

This method also aims to simplify area calculation.

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The height of a parallelogram

Back

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

Front

Both methods rearrange the parallelogram into a rectangle but use different cuts.

Back

This highlights the difference between Elena's and Tyler's methods.

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Parallel sides ensure the shape remains a parallelogram during transformations.

Back

This explains the role of parallel sides in a parallelogram.

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True statement about bases in parallelograms

Back

Any side of a parallelogram can be a base.

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False statement about bases in parallelograms

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Only a horizontal side of a parallelogram can be a base.

Front

In parallelogram A, the base and height are correctly labeled as perpendicular.

Back

Front

In parallelogram C, the base and height are correctly labeled as perpendicular.

Back

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Definition of a parallelogram

Back

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

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Purpose of the table in the activity.

Back

To record the base, height, and area of each parallelogram.