Geometry: Area of Parallelograms
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What is the method to determine the area of a parallelogram?

  • Add the lengths of all sides and multiply by two.
  • Draw the diagonals and calculate the triangles formed.
  • Multiply the base by the height. (correct)
  • Find the area of the rectangle formed by cutting and rearranging the parallelogram. (correct)

    • What must be drawn from a vertex to determine the height of the parallelogram?

  • A curved line connecting adjacent vertices.
  • A diagonal line to the opposite vertex.
  • A line parallel to one of the sides.
  • A perpendicular line to the opposite side. (correct)

    • After moving the triangle cut from the parallelogram, what shape is formed?

  • A trapezoid.
  • A square.
  • A rectangle. (correct)
  • An irregular polygon.

    • In calculating the area of a rectangle formed from a parallelogram, what are the dimensions used?

    <p>The base and the height of the parallelogram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the area of the parallelogram and the rectangle formed?

    <p>The area of the parallelogram is equal to the area of the rectangle formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the area of a parallelogram equal when transformed into a rectangle?

    <p>The area of the rectangle formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term correctly describes the vertical line drawn from a vertex of the parallelogram?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In determining the dimensions of the rectangle formed, which measurement is considered the length?

    <p>Length of the base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is created after the triangle cut from the parallelogram is repositioned?

    <p>A rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately represents the relationship between the height and the area of the parallelogram?

    <p>Height is critical for determining area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the base in the area calculation of a parallelogram?

    <p>The length of one of the sides adjacent to the height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key geometric transformation involves the triangle cut from the parallelogram?

    <p>Translating the triangle to the opposite side of the parallelogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the height of the parallelogram and the rectangle formed after the transformation?

    <p>The height remains the same as the parallelogram's height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can a parallelogram be transformed into a rectangle during area calculations?

    <p>Because both shapes have identical base and height dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In determining the area of a parallelogram, why is it emphasized to draw a perpendicular line from a vertex?

    <p>To ascertain the actual height needed for area calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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