Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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What are the types of quadrilaterals?

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The types of quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, and kites.

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Is a square a type of rectangle?

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Yes, a square is a special type of rectangle where all sides are equal.

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Is a rectangle a type of square?

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Sometimes, a rectangle can be a square if all its sides are equal.

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What defines a parallelogram?

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

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is a kite in geometry?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.

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Are all squares also trapezoids?

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Yes, all squares are trapezoids because they have at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the difference between a rhombus and a square?

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A rhombus has all sides equal, but its angles are not necessarily 90 degrees, while a square has all sides equal and all angles are 90 degrees.

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Can a quadrilateral have all sides of different lengths?

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Yes, a quadrilateral can have all sides of different lengths; this is called a scalene quadrilateral.