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Which statement is true regarding the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
Which statement is true regarding the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
What is a defining property of a rectangle?
What is a defining property of a rectangle?
Which feature distinguishes a rhombus from other quadrilaterals?
Which feature distinguishes a rhombus from other quadrilaterals?
Which property is true for the angles in a trapezoid?
Which property is true for the angles in a trapezoid?
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In a kite, which of the following statements is true?
In a kite, which of the following statements is true?
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What is a characteristic feature of a trapezium?
What is a characteristic feature of a trapezium?
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Which property is unique to a square among quadrilaterals?
Which property is unique to a square among quadrilaterals?
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In which type of quadrilateral do the diagonals bisect each other at right angles?
In which type of quadrilateral do the diagonals bisect each other at right angles?
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Which of the following accurately describes the diagonals of a rhombus?
Which of the following accurately describes the diagonals of a rhombus?
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Which quadrilateral has opposite angles that are equal and consecutive angles that are supplementary?
Which quadrilateral has opposite angles that are equal and consecutive angles that are supplementary?
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What is the total sum of the exterior angles of any quadrilateral?
What is the total sum of the exterior angles of any quadrilateral?
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What distinguishes a rectangle from other parallelograms?
What distinguishes a rectangle from other parallelograms?
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In a cyclic quadrilateral, what is true about the opposite angles?
In a cyclic quadrilateral, what is true about the opposite angles?
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Which statement correctly describes a parallelogram's diagonals?
Which statement correctly describes a parallelogram's diagonals?
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Which type of quadrilateral does NOT have any equal sides?
Which type of quadrilateral does NOT have any equal sides?
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Study Notes
Properties Of Quadrilaterals
- Defined as a polygon with four sides (edges) and four vertices (corners).
- The sum of interior angles is 360 degrees.
- The sum of exterior angles is 360 degrees.
- Diagonals can be drawn between non-adjacent vertices; they may or may not bisect each other.
Types Of Quadrilaterals
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Parallelogram
- Opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.
- Opposite angles are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary.
- Diagonals bisect each other.
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Rectangle
- All angles are 90 degrees.
- Opposite sides are equal and parallel.
- Diagonals are equal in length and bisect each other.
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Rhombus
- All sides are equal in length.
- Opposite angles are equal; adjacent angles are supplementary.
- Diagonals bisect each other at right angles and are not necessarily equal.
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Square
- All sides are equal, and all angles are 90 degrees.
- Diagonals are equal, bisect each other, and divide the square into four right-angled triangles.
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Trapezoid (US) / Trapezium (UK)
- At least one pair of sides is parallel.
- The angles adjacent to each base are supplementary.
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Kite
- Two pairs of adjacent sides are equal.
- One pair of opposite angles are equal (angles between equal sides).
- Diagonals intersect at right angles, and one diagonal is the bisector of the other.
Angles In Quadrilaterals
- The sum of the interior angles in any quadrilateral is always 360 degrees.
- To find an unknown angle, sum the known angles and subtract from 360 degrees.
- Specific types may have angle properties:
- In rectangles and squares, all angles are right angles (90 degrees).
- In parallelograms, opposite angles are equal (A = C, B = D).
- In trapezoids, angles on the same side of a leg (non-parallel side) are supplementary.
Quadrilaterals
- A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four corners.
- The sum of its interior angles is always 360 degrees.
- The sum of its exterior angles is always 360 degrees.
Types of Quadrilaterals
Parallelogram
- Opposite sides are parallel and equal in length
- Opposite angles are equal
- Consecutive angles are supplementary (add up to 180°)
- Diagonals bisect each other (cut each other in half)
Rectangle
- All angles are right angles (90°)
- Opposite sides are equal and parallel
- Diagonals are equal in length
- Diagonals bisect each other
Rhombus
- All sides are equal in length
- Opposite angles are equal
- Adjacent angles are supplementary
- Diagonals bisect each other at right angles
- Diagonals are not necessarily equal
Square
- All sides are equal in length
- All angles are right angles (90°)
- Diagonals are equal
- Diagonals bisect each other
- Diagonals divide the square into four right-angled triangles
Trapezoid / Trapezium
- At least one pair of sides is parallel
- Angles adjacent to each base (parallel side) are supplementary
Kite
- Two pairs of adjacent sides are equal in length
- One pair of opposite angles are equal
- Diagonals intersect at right angles
- One diagonal is the perpendicular bisector of the other diagonal
Angles in Quadrilaterals
- The sum of the interior angles in any quadrilateral is always 360 degrees.
- To find an unknown interior angle, add the known angles and subtract from 360 degrees.
- Specific quadrilaterals have unique angle properties:
- Rectangles and squares have all right angles (90 degrees).
- Parallelograms have opposite angles equal.
- Trapezoids have supplementary angles on the same side of a non-parallel side.
Types of Quadrilaterals
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Trapezium (Trapezoid in the US):
- At least one pair of parallel sides
- Non-parallel sides can be equal or unequal
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Parallelogram:
- Opposite sides are parallel and equal
- Opposite angles are equal
- Consecutive angles are supplementary
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Rectangle:
- All properties of a parallelogram
- All angles are right angles (90 degrees)
- Diagonals are equal in length
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Rhombus:
- All properties of a parallelogram
- All sides are equal in length
- Diagonals are perpendicular and bisect opposite angles
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Square:
- All properties of a rectangle and rhombus
- All sides are equal, and all angles are right angles
- Diagonals are equal, bisect each other, and are perpendicular
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Kite:
- Two pairs of adjacent sides are equal
- One pair of opposite angles (between unequal sides) is equal
- Diagonals intersect at right angles; one diagonal bisects the other
Properties of Quadrilaterals
- Sum of Interior Angles: The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.
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Diagonals:
- Parallelogram: Diagonals bisect each other
- Rectangle: Diagonals are equal
- Rhombus: Diagonals are angled bisectors
- Kite: One diagonal bisects the other at right angles
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Symmetry:
- Squares and rectangles have rotational symmetry
- Rhombuses and kites have reflective symmetry
Angles in Quadrilaterals
- Interior Angles: The sum is always 360 degrees
- Exterior Angles: The sum of the exterior angles (one at each vertex) is always 360 degrees
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Diagonal Angles:
- In a cyclic quadrilateral, opposite angles sum to 180 degrees
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Angle Properties:
- Parallelogram: Opposite angles are equal; consecutive angles are supplementary
- Rectangle: Each angle is 90 degrees
- Rhombus: Opposite angles are equal; adjacent angles are supplementary
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Test your knowledge on the properties and types of quadrilaterals, including parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and squares. This quiz covers definitions, characteristics, and the relationships between different quadrilaterals. Challenge yourself to understand these fundamental geometric concepts!