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A quadrilateral has vertices at (1, 2), (5, 2), (5, 6), and (1, 5). What is the most specific classification for this quadrilateral?
A quadrilateral has vertices at (1, 2), (5, 2), (5, 6), and (1, 5). What is the most specific classification for this quadrilateral?
- Square
- Rhombus
- Rectangle
- Trapezoid (correct)
In a triangle, two angles measure $5x - 10$ and $3x + 20$. If the third angle is 80 degrees, what is the value of $x$?
In a triangle, two angles measure $5x - 10$ and $3x + 20$. If the third angle is 80 degrees, what is the value of $x$?
- 20 (correct)
- 15
- 25
- 30
What is the sum of the interior angles of a 32-sided polygon?
What is the sum of the interior angles of a 32-sided polygon?
- 10800 degrees
- 5400 degrees (correct)
- 5760 degrees
- 2700 degrees
A triangle has vertices A(1, 1), B(5, 1), and C(3, 5). D is the midpoint of AC and E is the midpoint of BC. What is the length of DE?
A triangle has vertices A(1, 1), B(5, 1), and C(3, 5). D is the midpoint of AC and E is the midpoint of BC. What is the length of DE?
In a given quadrilateral, two pairs of opposite sides are congruent and two pairs of opposite angles are congruent. Which of these shapes MUST this shape be?
In a given quadrilateral, two pairs of opposite sides are congruent and two pairs of opposite angles are congruent. Which of these shapes MUST this shape be?
Flashcards
Trapezoid
Trapezoid
A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.
Rhombus
Rhombus
A special type of parallelogram with all sides equal in length.
Sum of Interior Angles
Sum of Interior Angles
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a polygon can be calculated using the formula (n-2)180, where n is the number of sides.
Rectangle
Rectangle
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Midpoint Theorem
Midpoint Theorem
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Study Notes
Quadrilaterals and Properties
- Quadrilateral Types: Rectangles, rhombuses, squares, trapezoids, and parallelograms, each with specific properties.
- Rectangle Properties: Opposite sides are parallel and congruent; all angles are right angles; diagonals are congruent and bisect each other.
- Rhombus Properties: All sides are congruent; opposite sides are parallel; diagonals bisect opposite angles and are perpendicular to each other.
- Square Properties: A square possesses all properties of a rectangle and a rhombus. All sides are congruent, opposite sides are parallel, and all angles are right angles. Diagonals are congruent, perpendicular, and bisect each other.
- Trapezoid Properties: A trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides. Isosceles trapezoids have congruent legs and base angles.
- Sum of Interior Angles in a Polygon: The sum of interior angles of an n-sided polygon is given by (n-2) * 180 degrees.
- Sum of Exterior Angles in a Polygon: The sum of exterior angles of any polygon is 360 degrees.
Coordinate Geometry and Quadrilaterals
- Verifying Quadrilateral Type from Coordinates: Utilize coordinates of vertices to establish lengths of sides and prove parallel, perpendicularity, etc.
Problem Solving Strategy
- Using Equations and Properties: Apply the properties of quadrilaterals to solve for variables (e.g., side lengths, angles) and prove relationships.
- Applying Coordinate Geometry: Coordinate Geometry techniques to determine properties of the quadrilateral from coordinates.
Example Problems
- Given a shape: Determine whether the defined shape is a specific type of quadrilateral: rectangle, rhombus, square, or trapezoid. Show proof using the given coordinates or measurements.
- Find Variables: Given values and relationships within the quadrilateral shapes, solve for variables (angles, side lengths).
- Prove Relationships: Given certain conditions, prove that a particular quadrilateral fits a specific definition (e.g., Prove that ABCD is a square given specific properties).
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