Math Problem Statement

Solve for 14 and 16

Solve for problems 14 and 16 as displayed in the uploaded image.

Solution

Let's solve the given problems:


Problem 14:

Given:

  • QRSTQRST is a parallelogram.
  • TRQSTR \cong QS.
  • QPR=90\angle QPR = 90^\circ.

Prove: QRSTQRST is a square.

Proof:

  1. Properties of a parallelogram:

    • In a parallelogram, opposite sides are congruent, so QRTSQR \cong TS and QTRSQT \cong RS.
  2. Given congruence:

    • TRQSTR \cong QS.
  3. Right angle:

    • QPR=90\angle QPR = 90^\circ (Given). Since parallelograms have opposite angles equal, all angles of QRSTQRST are 9090^\circ.
  4. Conclusion:

    • Since QRSTQRST is a parallelogram with all angles 9090^\circ and all sides congruent (QRQTTRTSQR \cong QT \cong TR \cong TS), QRSTQRST is a square.

Problem 16:

Given:

  • ACDHACDH and BCDFBCDF are parallelograms.
  • BFABBF \cong AB.

Prove: ABHFABHF is a rhombus.

Proof:

  1. Properties of parallelograms:

    • In parallelogram ACDHACDH, ABDHAB \parallel DH and ABDHAB \cong DH.
    • In parallelogram BCDFBCDF, BFCDBF \parallel CD and BFCDBF \cong CD.
  2. Given congruence:

    • BFABBF \cong AB.
  3. Opposite sides of ABHFABHF:

    • Since ABBFAB \cong BF, all four sides of ABHFABHF are congruent.
  4. Conclusion:

    • ABHFABHF is a quadrilateral with all sides congruent, so it is a rhombus.

Do you want a detailed explanation for either problem? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What additional properties differentiate a rhombus from a square?
  2. How do the properties of parallelograms help in proofs?
  3. Can a quadrilateral with equal sides not be a rhombus?
  4. What other criteria can be used to prove a quadrilateral is a square?
  5. How does the concept of congruent triangles assist in such proofs?

Tip: In geometry proofs, always reference known properties (e.g., congruence, parallelism) to build logical arguments.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Properties of Parallelograms
Rhombuses
Squares

Formulas

Properties of Quadrilaterals

Theorems

Congruence of Sides
Right Angle Property
Definition of Rhombus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11