Math Problem Statement

ABCD is a quadrilateral in which opposite angles have the same measure, as indicated in the following figure. What kind of quadrilateral is ABCD? Justify your answer.

Solution

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We are asked to identify the type of quadrilateral ABCD, where opposite angles have the same measure.

Key Observations:

  • The diagram shows a quadrilateral where opposite angles are congruent: A=C\angle A = \angle C and B=D\angle B = \angle D.
  • This symmetry suggests that the opposite angles of the quadrilateral are equal, and the opposite sides appear to be parallel.

Type of Quadrilateral:

  • A quadrilateral with opposite angles congruent and opposite sides parallel is known as a parallelogram.

Justification:

  1. Sum of Interior Angles: The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.
  2. Opposite Angles: Since A=C\angle A = \angle C and B=D\angle B = \angle D, and opposite sides are parallel, it satisfies the properties of a parallelogram.
  3. Parallel Sides: By extending one of the sides, alternate interior angles are created, which implies that the opposite sides are indeed parallel, confirming that ABCD is a parallelogram.

Completing the Sentences:

  1. Sum of the Interior Angles: The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.
  2. Congruent Angles: Since opposite angles are equal, A\angle A and D\angle D are congruent.
  3. Parallel Sides: D\angle D and C\angle C are congruent because opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal.
  4. Alternate Interior Angles: Extending one of the sides forms an alternate interior angle, showing the opposite sides are parallel.
  5. Type of Quadrilateral: Thus, ABCD is a parallelogram.

Would you like more details on any part of this solution?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What are the properties of a parallelogram that differentiate it from other quadrilaterals?
  2. How can we prove that opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal?
  3. What conditions must be met for a quadrilateral to be classified as a rhombus?
  4. Can a parallelogram have angles that are not right angles? Why or why not?
  5. What are the different types of parallelograms, and how are they classified?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be calculated by the formula 180×(n2)180^\circ \times (n - 2), where nn is the number of sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Quadrilaterals
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral = 360°

Theorems

Properties of Parallelograms
Alternate Interior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10