Properties of Parallelograms

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What property do the diagonals of a parallelogram have?

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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 can be concluded if both pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are congruent?

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The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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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Opposite angles in a parallelogram are congruent.

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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

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

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If one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is both parallel and congruent, what can be concluded?

Back

The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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What is the property of consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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How can you prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using angles?

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If both pairs of opposite angles are congruent, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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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 congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

Front

If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, what can be concluded?

Back

The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11