Question

Which of the following statements are not true about parallelograms?

Select all that apply.

1. The area of a parallelogram is half of the product of its length and width.

2. The angles formed by the diagonals of a parallelogram are complementary to each
other.

3. The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

4. A diagonal divides a parallelogram into two congruent triangles.

5. Two consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

Answer 1

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Answer:

1, 2

Explanation:

1. The area of a parallelogram is the product of length and width. The given statement is FALSE.

2. The angles formed by the diagonals are linear pairs, so supplementary. The given statement is FALSE.

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. TRUE

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Statements 1 and 2 are not true.