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They have one - and only one - pair of parallel sides.

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Because a trapezoid has only 1 pair of opposite parallel sides of different lengths.

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How is trapezoid different from other quadrilaterals?

It has 2 classifications which are a trapezoid and an isosceles trapezoid


What makes a trapezoid different from other quadrilaterals?

A trapezoid only has one pair of opposite parallel sides of different lengths but like all other quadrilaterals it has 4 sides.


How is a trapeziod different from the other four types of quadrilaterals you have learned about?

A trapezoid is different from other quadrilaterals that have 2 pairs of parallel sides in that a trapezoid has only 1 pair of parallel sides of different lengths.


Why is a trapezoid different from other quadrilaterals?

There is no difference from other quadrilaterals because in common with other quadrilaterals it has 4 sides and 4 interior angles that add up to 360 degrees.


How is a trapezoid different from the other four types of quadrilaterals?

There are more than 4 other types of quadrilaterals.A trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides. All other quadrilaterals have no parallel sides or two pairs.


What attribute makes a trapezoid different from other quadrilaterals?

It has exactly one pair of parallel sides.


How is a trapezoid different from other types of quadrilaterals?

A trapezium has one (and only one) pair of parallel sides.


How is a trapezoid different from other four types of quadrilaterals?

A trapezium has one (and only one) pair of parallel sides.


Is a trapezoid a parallelogarm?

Not normally because their properties are different but they are both quadrilaterals.


Are All rectangles are a trapezoid?

No because a rectangle and a trapezoid have different geometrical properties but they are both 4 sided quadrilaterals.


What are different names for a trapezoid?

In the US it's known as a trapezoid in the UK it's known as a trapezium but they are both quadrilaterals.


How is a trapezoid different form other quadrilaterals?

A 4 sided trapezoid can also be transformed into a 4 sided isosceles trapezoid which will have equal base angles and 1 line of symmetry. Both have a pair of opposite parallel sides of different lengths.