rhombuses, rectangles & squares Flashcards
1
Q
What is a rhombus?
A
A parallelogram with four congruent sides
2
Q
List the properties of a rhombus:
A
- All properties of a parallelogram
- Diagonals are perpendicular
- Each diagonal bisects a pair of opposite angles
3
Q
List the theorems to prove a rhombus:
A
- if a parallelogram has perpendicular diagonals
- if a parallelogram has one diagonal that bisects a pair of opposite angles
- if a parallelogram has one pair of consecutive congruent sides
4
Q
What is a rectangle?
A
A parallelogram with four right angles with diagonals congruent to each other
5
Q
What is a square?
A
A parallelogram with four right angles/four congruent sides