Parallelogram Properties

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What is a parallelogram?

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

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What are the properties of opposite sides in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length and parallel.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What are the properties of opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of 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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If one angle of a parallelogram is 70 degrees, what are the measures of the other angles?

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The opposite angle is also 70 degrees, and the adjacent angles are 110 degrees each.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using its sides?

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If both pairs of opposite sides are equal in length, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using its angles?

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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What is the formula for 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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If the base of a parallelogram is 5 cm and the height is 4 cm, what is the area?

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Area = 5 cm × 4 cm = 20 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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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.