Quadrilaterals Flashcards

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What is a quadrilateral?

A five-sided figure

A three-sided figure

A four-sided figure (correct)

A six-sided figure

How many types of quadrilateral shapes are there?

What are sides in relation to a shape?

Line segments that join two vertices.

What does diagonal mean in relation to quadrilaterals?

Congruent to each other. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describe angles in quadrilaterals?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a parallelogram?

A quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a rhombus.

A parallelogram with four congruent sides. Signup and view all the answers

Define a kite in geometry.

A quadrilateral with two pairs of consecutive sides congruent. Signup and view all the answers

What is a trapezoid?

A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a square?

A quadrilateral with four right angles and four congruent sides. Signup and view all the answers

What is a rectangle?

A parallelogram with four right angles. Signup and view all the answers

What is a proof in geometry?

A logical argument with statements supported by accepted truths. Signup and view all the answers

State the proof of a parallelogram.

If opposite sides are congruent or opposite angles are congruent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proof of a rhombus?

It is a parallelogram with equal length sides and congruent diagonals. Signup and view all the answers

How can you prove a rectangle?

Show all angles are 90 degrees and one pair of sides is parallel. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the proof for a trapezoid.

It has two parallel sides with congruent base angles. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a quadrilateral to have a proof of kite?

Two disjoint pairs of consecutive sides are congruent. Signup and view all the answers

State the proof of a square.

Four congruent sides and four right angles. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an isosceles trapezoid?

Two parallel sides with congruent lower and upper base angles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quadrilaterals Overview

A quadrilateral is a four-sided figure.

Types of Quadrilaterals

Six types of quadrilaterals: square, rhombus, rectangle, kite, trapezoid, and parallelogram.

Sides and Angles

Sides are line segments joining two vertices.
Angles can be congruent (90 degrees), consecutive-supplementary, or opposite-congruent.

Parallelogram

Defined as a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.

Rhombus

A type of parallelogram with four congruent sides and opposite equal angles.

Kite

A quadrilateral with two pairs of consecutive sides congruent, lacking congruent opposite sides.

Trapezoid

A quadrilateral featuring one pair of parallel sides.

Square

A quadrilateral characterized by four right angles and four congruent sides; can be seen as a rectangle with equal adjacent sides.

Rectangle

A parallelogram with four right angles, typically having unequal adjacent sides compared to a square.

Proof Techniques

Proofs involve logical arguments with statements supported by accepted truths.

Proof for Parallelogram

If opposite sides or angles are congruent, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Proof for Rhombus

Demonstrate equal side lengths and that diagonals are perpendicular bisectors of each other; also that diagonals bisect opposite angles.

Proof for Rectangle

Confirm all angles are 90 degrees, show one pair of sides is parallel, and prove that diagonals bisect each other and are equal.

Proof for Trapezoid

Involves showing the presence of two parallel sides and congruence of base angles.

Proof for Kite

Established if two disjoint pairs of consecutive sides are congruent; also, if one diagonal bisects the other perpendicularly.

Proof for Quadrilateral

Involves creating two pairs of congruent triangles within the quadrilateral.

Proof for Square

To confirm a quadrilateral is a square, it must have four congruent sides and angles, or two consecutive sides of a rectangle must be equal.

Proof for Isosceles Trapezoid

Requires proving the presence of two parallel sides with congruent lower and upper bases.

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Explore the fundamentals of quadrilaterals with these flashcards. Learn definitions, types, and properties like sides, angles, and diagonals. This quiz is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of four-sided figures.