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How do you use theorems about parallelograms to solve problems?

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Theorem 1: In a parallelogram, the opposite sides are of equal length. Theorem 2: If the opposite sides in a quadrilateral are the same length, then the figure is a parallelogram. Theorem 3: A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if and only if the diagonals bisect each other.

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A parallelogram has four properties:

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Opposite angles are equal.

Opposite sides are equal and parallel.

Diagonals bisect each other.

Sum of any two adjacent angles is 180°

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Explanation: A parallelogram must have equivalent opposite interior angles. Additionally, the sum of all four interior angles must equal degrees. Also, the adjacent interior angles must be supplementary angles (sum of degrees).

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Properties of Parallelograms Explained

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Opposite sides are parallel. ...

Opposite sides are congruent. ...

Opposite angles are congruent. ...

Same-Side interior angles (consecutive angles) are supplementary. ...

Each diagonal of a parallelogram separates it into two congruent triangles. ...

The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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