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How do you compare and contrast a trapezoid and a parallelogram?
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To compare, they both have a set of parellel sides and they each have four sides t its shape. To contrast, a trapezoid only has two sides with the same length, while a parellelogram has two sets of equal sides.
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A trapezoid need not have any sides of equal length: only an isosceles one does.
For a very crude graphic, see below (ignoring the dots that are just for spacing):
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What is a way you can compare and contrast a trapezoid and a parallelogram?
A trapezoid has 1 pair of unequal parallel sides whereas a parallelogram has 2 pairs of parallel sides
Is a square or trapezoid have a special name and is a parallelogram?
Square = parallelogram and a square trapezoid = trapezoid Parallelogram = Parallelogram
Which one is not a parallelogram rhombus rectangle trapezoid parallelogram or square?
trapezoid
Is a trapezoid always sometimes or never a parallelogram?
A trapezoid is sometimes a parallelogram. If the trapezoid has two pairs of parallel sides, it will also be a parallelogram. However, if the trapezoid does not have two pairs of parallel sides, it will not be a parallelogram.
Is a parrallelogram a trapezoid?
No, a parallelogram is not a trapezoid.
What is a way you can compare and contrast a trapezoid and a parallelogram?
A trapezoid has 1 pair of unequal parallel sides whereas a parallelogram has 2 pairs of parallel sides
How do you compare and contrast triangles and a quadrilateral?
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Is a square or trapezoid have a special name and is a parallelogram?
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Is a trapezoid a type of parallelogram?
A trapezoid is not a type of parallelogram. A parallelogram is a type of trapezoid.
Is a Trapezoid a Parallelogram Explain?
is a trapezoid a parallelogram
Which one is not a parallelogram rhombus rectangle trapezoid parallelogram or square?
trapezoid
Is a parallelogram always a trapezoid?
No, a parallelogram is not always a trapezoid, but they are both four-sided quadrilaterals. A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides, and a trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides.
Is a trapezoid always sometimes or never a parallelogram?
A trapezoid is sometimes a parallelogram. If the trapezoid has two pairs of parallel sides, it will also be a parallelogram. However, if the trapezoid does not have two pairs of parallel sides, it will not be a parallelogram.
Is a parrallelogram a trapezoid?
No, a parallelogram is not a trapezoid.
What shape has 2 names?
ANSWER: A parallelogram (It can also be called a trapezoid) ... but a trapezoid is not a parallelogram!
A trapazoid is a parallelogram?
No, a trapezoid is not a parallelogram.
Is a parallelogram a trapazoid?
No, a parallelogram is not a trapezoid.
