Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question in the image asks: "A _______ has two pairs of equal and parallel sides. Angles at opposite corners have the same measurements. What quadrilateral is being described?"
The options are:
- A. square
- B. rhombus
- C. trapezoid
- D. parallelogram
Answer:
The correct answer is D. parallelogram.
A parallelogram is defined as a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides, where opposite angles are equal, which fits the description provided in the question.
Would you like further details on why the other options do not fit this description?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- What are the properties of a square compared to a parallelogram?
- How do you distinguish a trapezoid from other quadrilaterals?
- Can a rhombus be classified as a parallelogram? Why or why not?
- What makes a rectangle different from a parallelogram?
- How do you calculate the area of a parallelogram?
Tip: Always remember that the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quadrilaterals
Geometry
Formulas
None (conceptual understanding of shapes and angles)
Theorems
Properties of a Parallelogram
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8