Question

Name the characteristics a shape has to have to be defined as the following:

Quadrilateral
Triangle
Square

Answer 1

Shapes are the outlines formed from a given area of figure. The characteristics of shapes vary and depend on what the given shape is. Here are the characteristics of a quadrilateral, triangle, and square.

1. Quadrilateral- Quadrilaterals should have four sides and four corners. As long as these two are present, you can call any shape a quadrilateral regardless of how it is formed.

2. Square- A square is a quadrilateral, so it must contain four sides and four corners. However, a square has its sides and corners equally made.

3. Triangle- A triangle should have three sides or vertices and three corners.

Explanation:

Answer 2

For a shape to be defined as a quadrilateral it has to have 4 sides.

For a shape to be defined as a triangle it has to have 3 sides, with the angles adding up to 180°

For a shape to be defined as a square it has to have 4 sides and angles. The angles must add up to 360° with equal side and angle length.