Which terms describe this shape? Choose all that apply.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to you identify the properties of the give shape, knowing its sides are parallel and equal, then select which terms best describe it.
Answer
quadrilateral parallelogram
Answer for screen readers
quadrilateral parallelogram
Steps to Solve
- Check if the shape is a quadrilateral
A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides. The given shape has four sides, so it is a quadrilateral.
- Check if the shape is a parallelogram
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal in length. The shape in the image has opposite sides that are parallel and equal (as indicated by the arrows), so it is a parallelogram.
- Check if the shape is a rectangle
A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles. The shape in the image does not explicitly show 90 degrees angles and doesn't have to have them, therefore it's not a rectangle.
- Check if the shape is an isosceles trapezoid An isosceles trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides (bases) and the non-parallel sides (legs) are equal in length. The shape has opposite sides parallel and equal, meaning two pairs of sides are parallel, not only one. Therefore, it is not a trapezoid in any case.
quadrilateral parallelogram
More Information
A parallelogram is a special type of quadrilateral, one where both pairs of opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse parallelograms with rectangles. Remember that rectangles must have four right angles, while parallelograms only need to have opposite sides parallel and equal. Another would be to not remember that squares, rectangles, rhombuses are all types of parallelograms.
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