Properties of Parallelograms

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What can be said about the sides of a parallelogram in terms of parallelism?

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The opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What can be said about the opposite angles of a parallelogram?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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

Back

360 degrees.

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What is the relationship between consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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What is the definition of a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What can be said about the diagonals of a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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What is the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a parallelogram?

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Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the measure of each angle in a rectangle, which is a type of parallelogram?

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Each angle in a rectangle measures 90 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if one pair of opposite sides is both parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11