Properties of Parallelograms

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What is a parallelogram?

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

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What theorem states that if both pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are congruent, then it is a parallelogram?

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Opposite Sides Congruent Theorem.

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What theorem states that if both pairs of opposite angles of a quadrilateral are congruent, then it is a parallelogram?

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Opposite Angles Congruent Theorem.

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What property states that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other?

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Diagonals Bisect Each Other Property.

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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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If one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is both parallel and congruent, what can be concluded?

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The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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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If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, what can be inferred about the quadrilateral?

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The quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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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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What is the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.