Properties of Quadrilaterals and Parallelograms

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A quadrilateral whose diagonals bisect each other and are perpendicular is a

  • rhombus (correct)
  • parallelogram
  • rectangle
  • trapezoid

In a certain quadrilateral, two opposite sides are parallel, and the other two opposite sides are not congruent. This quadrilateral could be a

  • square
  • trapezoid (correct)
  • parallelogram
  • rhombus

Which quadrilateral has diagonals that always bisect its angles and also bisect each other?

  • rhombus (correct)
  • isosceles trapezoid
  • parallelogram
  • rectangle

The diagonals of a quadrilateral are congruent but do not bisect each other. This quadrilateral is

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Given three distinct quadrilaterals, a square, a rectangle, and a rhombus, which quadrilaterals must have perpendicular diagonals?

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Which reason could be used to prove that a parallelogram is a rhombus?

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If ABCD is a parallelogram, which statement would prove that ABCD is a rhombus?

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A parallelogram is always a rectangle if

<p>the diagonals intersect at right angles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the midpoints of the sides of a quadrilateral are joined consecutively, the resulting figure will always be a

<p>parallelogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In rhombus ABCD, the diagonals AC and BD intersect at E. If AE = 5 and BE = 12, what is the length of AB?

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Flashcards

Quadrilateral with perpendicular diagonals

A quadrilateral whose diagonals bisect each other and are perpendicular is a rhombus.

Quadrilateral with non-congruent sides

A quadrilateral having two opposite sides parallel and not congruent could be a trapezoid.

Diagonals bisect angles

The quadrilateral that has diagonals that always bisect its angles and each other is a rhombus.

Quadrilateral with congruent diagonals

If the diagonals of a quadrilateral are congruent but do not bisect each other, it is an isosceles trapezoid.

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Perpendicular diagonals in quadrilaterals

Among a square, rectangle, and rhombus, the square and rhombus must have perpendicular diagonals.

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Proving a parallelogram is a rhombus

To prove a parallelogram is a rhombus, you can show the diagonals are perpendicular.

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Line segments in quadrilaterals

If ABCD is a parallelogram, the statement $ ar{AC} ot ar{BD} $ proves it is a rhombus.

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Parallelogram vs rectangle

A parallelogram is always a rectangle if the diagonals are congruent.

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Midpoints of a quadrilateral

Connecting the midpoints of the sides of a quadrilateral results in a parallelogram.

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Length calculation in rhombus

In rhombus ABCD, if $ AE = 5 $ and $ BE = 12 $, then $ ar{AB} = 13 $ using the Pythagorean theorem.

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Properties of rhombus

A rhombus has diagonals that bisect each other and are perpendicular, and all sides are equal.

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Trapezoid characteristics

A trapezoid has at least one pair of parallel sides, but the other sides are not necessarily equal.

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Rectangle properties

A rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles equal to 90 degrees.

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Square features

A square is a special rectangle with all sides equal and all angles being right angles.

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Parallelogram angle characteristics

In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, which helps define its properties.

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Isosceles trapezoid traits

An isosceles trapezoid has congruent legs and bases that are parallel.

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Congruent diagonals

Congruent diagonals are found in rectangles and isosceles trapezoids, affecting their shape.

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Diagonal intersections

The diagonals of a quadrilateral can tell us important properties about the shape, like whether it's a rhombus or rectangle.

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Quadrilaterals with congruent angles

If all angles in a quadrilateral are equal, it's a rectangle or square.

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Study Notes

Quadrilateral Properties

  • A quadrilateral with diagonals that bisect each other and are perpendicular is a rhombus.
  • A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides and the opposite sides not congruent is a trapezoid.
  • A quadrilateral with diagonals that bisect its angles and bisect each other is a rhombus.
  • A parallelogram with congruent diagonals is a rectangle.
  • Diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular.
  • Diagonals of a rectangle are congruent.
  • Joining the midpoints of a quadrilateral consecutively results in a parallelogram.

Parallelograms and Rhombuses

  • Opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel.
  • Opposite angles of a parallelogram are congruent.
  • Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
  • A parallelogram is a rhombus if its diagonals are perpendicular.
  • In a parallelogram ABCD, if AC is perpendicular to BD, then the parallelogram is a rhombus.

Rhombus Diagonals

  • In rhombus ABCD, diagonals AC and BD intersect at E. If AE = 5 and BE = 12, then AB = 13. (Pythagorean theorem)

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