How many pairs of parallel sides does a parallelogram have?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the number of pairs of parallel sides in a parallelogram. A parallelogram is a special type of quadrilateral where opposite sides are parallel. Therefore, the question is focused on understanding the properties of a parallelogram.

More Information

In addition to having two pairs of parallel sides, the opposite angles in a parallelogram are also equal, and the diagonal lines bisect each other.

Tips

A common mistake is to think a parallelogram has only one pair of parallel sides. Always remember it has two pairs.

Sources

• Parallelogram - en.wikipedia.org
• Do parallelograms have two pairs of parallel sides? - homework.study.com
• How many parallel sides does a parallelogram have? - Answers - math.answers.com