Is a rectangle a rhombus?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether a rectangle qualifies as a rhombus based on their definitions and properties in geometry. To answer this, we will compare the characteristics of both shapes.

More Information

A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal and four right angles. A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length but not necessarily having right angles.

Tips

Don't confuse properties of rectangles and rhombuses. Rectangles have right angles, and rhombuses have equal sides.

Sources

• Math is Fun - Quadrilaterals - mathsisfun.com
• Khan Academy - Polygons and Quadrilaterals - khanacademy.org