Does a square have congruent diagonals?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the diagonals of a square are congruent, which means they are of equal length. In a square, the diagonals not only are congruent but also bisect each other at right angles.
Answer
Diagonals of a square are congruent.
The diagonals of a square are congruent.
Answer for screen readers
The diagonals of a square are congruent.
More Information
In addition to being congruent, the diagonals of a square are also perpendicular to each other.
Tips
One common mistake is confusing squares with rectangles and assuming all properties are the same. While both have congruent diagonals, only squares have perpendicular diagonals.
Sources
- Squares - Cool Math - coolmath.com
- Are the diagonals of a square always congruent? - Answers.com - math.answers.com
- Diagonals of a square are congruent and perpendicular - Fiveable - library.fiveable.me
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