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13. Is the statement a good definition? If not, find a counterexample. A square is a figure with two pairs of parallel sides and four right angles.
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13. Is the statement a good definition? If not, find a counterexample.

A square is a figure with two pairs of parallel sides and four right angles.

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No, this is not a good definition because it could refer to a rectangle as well.
So, I'd say the answer is - No, a rectangle is a counterexample.
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