Properties of 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 opposite sides in a parallelogram?

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

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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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What can be said about the opposite angles in a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

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What is the relationship between consecutive angles in a parallelogram?

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Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a type of parallelogram where all four sides are of equal length.

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What is true about the diagonals of a rhombus?

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The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles and are not necessarily equal.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.

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What is true about 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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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of parallelogram that is both a rectangle and a rhombus, having all sides equal and all angles right.