Math Problem Statement
Which two statements are always true?
A diagonal of a parallelogram creates two congruent triangles.
Adjacent angles of a parallelogram are congruent.
All parallelograms are rectangles.
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
Opposite angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.
Solution
The two statements that are always true for any parallelogram are:
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A diagonal of a parallelogram creates two congruent triangles.
- This is always true because a diagonal divides the parallelogram into two triangles, which are congruent by SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Theorem since opposite sides are equal, and the included angle is the same.
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Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
- This is always true because in any parallelogram, the diagonals always cut each other into two equal halves, dividing each diagonal into two equal segments.
The incorrect statements:
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Adjacent angles of a parallelogram are congruent (False).
- Adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180°), but they are not necessarily equal unless the parallelogram is a rectangle.
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All parallelograms are rectangles (False).
- Some parallelograms are not rectangles (e.g., rhombuses that are not squares). Rectangles are a special type of parallelogram with right angles.
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Opposite angles of a parallelogram are supplementary (False).
- Opposite angles are equal, not supplementary. They are only supplementary if the parallelogram is a rectangle (where each angle is 90°, making opposite angles sum to 180°).
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Related Questions:
- What are the properties of a parallelogram?
- How do you prove that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other?
- Can a parallelogram have all four sides equal but not be a rectangle?
- What makes a rectangle different from a parallelogram?
- How do you use coordinate geometry to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?
Tip: In a parallelogram, the sum of consecutive angles is always 180°, which helps in angle calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Properties of Parallelograms
Formulas
Sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral = 360°
Theorems
SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Theorem
Diagonal Bisection Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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