types of quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is any polygon that has 4 sides.

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Name a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal and parallel.

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Parallelogram.

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What shape has 4 right angles but not necessarily equal sides?

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Rectangle.

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What is a square?

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A square is a polygon with 4 right angles and 4 equal sides.

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Which quadrilateral has only one pair of parallel sides?

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Trapezoid.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length and opposite angles equal.

Front

What distinguishes a rectangle from a square?

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A rectangle has 4 right angles, while a square has 4 right angles and all sides equal.

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What is a kite in terms of quadrilaterals?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.

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Can a quadrilateral be both a rectangle and a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is both a rectangle and a rhombus.

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

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