Which terms describe this shape? Choose all that apply.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which terms correctly describe a given shape, specifically a quadrilateral. The options include terms like rectangle, isosceles trapezoid, kite, and rhombus, and the user needs to select all that apply to the shape shown in the image.
Answer
The shape is an **isosceles trapezoid** and a **kite**.
Answer for screen readers
The terms that describe the shape are: isosceles trapezoid and kite.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the number of sides The shape shown is a quadrilateral, which means it has four sides.
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Check for right angles For a shape to be classified as a rectangle, it must have four right angles. The image does not show any right angles, so it cannot be a rectangle.
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Determine parallel sides An isosceles trapezoid must have one pair of parallel sides. The shape appears to have one pair of sides that may be parallel, so it could potentially be classified as an isosceles trapezoid.
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Check side lengths for kite A kite has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal. The segments shown in the image suggest two pairs of equal lengths. This classification might apply.
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Examine equal side lengths for rhombus A rhombus requires all four sides to be of equal length. The image implies that the sides are not equal, so it cannot be identified as a rhombus.
The terms that describe the shape are: isosceles trapezoid and kite.
More Information
This shape has one pair of parallel sides, making it an isosceles trapezoid, and it has two pairs of equal adjacent sides, qualifying it as a kite. It cannot be classified as a rectangle or rhombus based on the angle and side length characteristics.
Tips
- Confusing rectangles with other quadrilaterals: Ensure to check for right angles.
- Misidentifying kites: Remember that kites have two pairs of equal-length adjacent sides.
- Assuming all quadrilaterals are parallelograms: Not all quadrilaterals follow the same properties.
