Properties of Parallelogram/Rhombus/Rectangle

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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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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What are the properties of a rhombus?

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A rhombus has all sides equal in length, opposite angles equal, and its diagonals bisect each other at right angles.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is the definition of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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How do you find the length of a side in a parallelogram?

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To find the length of a side, you can use the properties of congruent triangles or the Pythagorean theorem if applicable.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the relationship between the diagonals of a rectangle?

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The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect each other.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the measure of each angle in a rectangle?

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Each angle in a rectangle measures 90 degrees.

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How do you determine if two sides of a parallelogram are congruent?

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You can determine if two sides are congruent by measuring their lengths.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the diagonals in a rhombus?

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The diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other and bisect the angles of the rhombus.

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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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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3