Parallelogram
a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel
A parallelogram is a closed, two-dimensional figure with four straight sides. The opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel to each other. The opposite sides of a parallelogram are also congruent in length. Parallelograms have several unique properties, including:
1. Opposite angles are congruent: The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal in measure.
2. Consecutive angles are supplementary: The sum of two consecutive angles of a parallelogram is 180 degrees.
3. Diagonals bisect each other: The diagonals of a parallelogram intersect at their midpoint.
4. Each diagonal divides the parallelogram into two congruent triangles.
5. The area of a parallelogram can be calculated by multiplying the base by the height.
6. The perimeter of a parallelogram can be calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides.
Examples of parallelograms include rectangles, squares, and rhombuses.
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