Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

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What are the properties of a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What defines a rectangle?

Back

A rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

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What are the characteristics of a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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What is a square?

Back

A square is a quadrilateral that is both a rectangle and a rhombus, having four equal sides and four right angles.

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How can you identify a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid can be identified by having only one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?

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

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Can a quadrilateral be both a rectangle and a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a quadrilateral that 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.