Questions and Answers
What is true about all trapezoids?
In a trapezoid, consecutive angles are supplementary.
True
What can be said about the non-parallel sides of an isosceles trapezoid?
They are congruent.
The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.
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What is true about the base angles of an isosceles trapezoid?
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In an isosceles trapezoid, opposite angles are supplementary.
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Study Notes
Properties of Trapezoids
- Trapezoids have exactly one pair of parallel sides, differentiating them from other quadrilaterals.
- The consecutive angles in trapezoids always add up to 180 degrees, making them supplementary.
Isosceles Trapezoid Characteristics
- In an isosceles trapezoid, the non-parallel sides, referred to as legs, are of equal length (congruent).
- The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are equal in length, demonstrating symmetry.
- The base angles, which are the angles adjacent to each base, are congruent.
- Opposite angles in isosceles trapezoids are also supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the essential properties of trapezoids, including their definitions and unique characteristics. It covers all trapezoids as well as specific types like isosceles trapezoids. Test your understanding of this geometric shape and its features.
