Classifying Parallelograms

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What is a parallelogram?

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

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What are the properties of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with all angles congruent (90 degrees) and opposite sides equal in length.

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What defines a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a parallelogram with all sides congruent and opposite angles congruent, with diagonals that bisect each other at right angles.

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What is a square?

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A square is a parallelogram that is both a rectangle and a rhombus, meaning it has all sides congruent and all angles congruent (90 degrees).

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How can you identify a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram can be identified by having opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of a rectangle?

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In a rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length and bisect each other.

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of a rhombus?

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In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles and are not necessarily equal in length.

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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 do you calculate the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram can be calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has all angles congruent (90 degrees), while a rhombus has all sides congruent but angles can vary.