Special Parallelograms

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What is a rhombus?

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

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a key property of the diagonals of a rhombus?

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The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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Which property distinguishes a rectangle from other parallelograms?

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A rectangle has four right angles.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What can be said about the diagonals of a rectangle?

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The diagonals of a rectangle are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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

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The sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram is 360 degrees.

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How can you prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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A quadrilateral can be proven to be a parallelogram if one pair of opposite sides is both parallel and congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the significance of the diagonals in a parallelogram?

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The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is given by the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is a special property of the diagonals of a square?

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The diagonals of a square are congruent, bisect each other, and are perpendicular.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11