Math Skill: Quadrilateral Types
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Quadrilateral Types
A quadrilateral is a shape with four sides. There are special kinds of quadrilaterals.
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| Square 4 equal sides and 4 right angles |
Rectangle opposite sides are equal length and 4 right angles | |
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| Rhombus 4 equal sides with opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are equal |
Parallelogram opposite sides are parallel and equal length and opposite angles are equal |
Trapezoid one pair of opposite sides are parallel |
For this topic, you want to pick the best definition that fits the shape. For example, a square is also a rectangle, a rhombus, and a parallelogram but the best answer would be square.





