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enVision Math 15. 1 – Describe Quadrilaterals Practice Write as many special names as possible for each quadrilateral. 1. 2. 3. 4. Name all the possible quadrilaterals that fit the rule. 5. Has four right angles _____________________________________
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To address your request regarding the names and characteristics of quadrilaterals, let's break down the questions:
1. **Describe Quadrilaterals - Special Names:**
For each quadrilateral, here are their special names based on their properties. I'll provide examples of different types of quadrilaterals:
1. **Square**: Also known as a regular quadrilateral, it has all sides equal, all angles equal (90 degrees), and both pairs of opposite sides parallel.
2. **Rectangle**: A quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles equal (90 degrees). It is also a type of parallelogram.
3. **Rhombus**: A quadrilateral with all sides equal and opposite angles equal, but not necessarily right angles. It is also a special type of parallelogram.
4. **Parallelogram**: A quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal in length, and opposite angles equal.
5. **Trapezoid (or Trapezium in some regions)**: A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides. A special case is an isosceles trapezoid, where the non-parallel sides are equal in length.
6. **Kite**: A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal. It has one pair of opposite angles that are equal.
7. **Rhomboid**: A parallelogram in which adjacent sides are of unequal lengths and angles are not right angles.
2. **Name all the possible quadrilaterals that fit the rule for having four right angles:**
- **Square**: All sides are equal and all angles are 90 degrees.
- **Rectangle**: Opposite sides are equal and all angles are 90 degrees.
**Summary**: The only quadrilaterals that have four right angles are squares and rectangles.
Feel free to ask if you need further explanation or details on any of these quadrilaterals!
1. **Describe Quadrilaterals - Special Names:**
For each quadrilateral, here are their special names based on their properties. I'll provide examples of different types of quadrilaterals:
1. **Square**: Also known as a regular quadrilateral, it has all sides equal, all angles equal (90 degrees), and both pairs of opposite sides parallel.
2. **Rectangle**: A quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles equal (90 degrees). It is also a type of parallelogram.
3. **Rhombus**: A quadrilateral with all sides equal and opposite angles equal, but not necessarily right angles. It is also a special type of parallelogram.
4. **Parallelogram**: A quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal in length, and opposite angles equal.
5. **Trapezoid (or Trapezium in some regions)**: A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides. A special case is an isosceles trapezoid, where the non-parallel sides are equal in length.
6. **Kite**: A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal. It has one pair of opposite angles that are equal.
7. **Rhomboid**: A parallelogram in which adjacent sides are of unequal lengths and angles are not right angles.
2. **Name all the possible quadrilaterals that fit the rule for having four right angles:**
- **Square**: All sides are equal and all angles are 90 degrees.
- **Rectangle**: Opposite sides are equal and all angles are 90 degrees.
**Summary**: The only quadrilaterals that have four right angles are squares and rectangles.
Feel free to ask if you need further explanation or details on any of these quadrilaterals!