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What would you have to change in a rectangle to make it a square?
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∙ 13y ago
All four sides must be equal so you would have to either increase the width until it equals the length, or decrease the length until it equals the width.
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Why isn't a rectangle always a square?
All four sides of a square have the same length. This is an additional condition, additionally to the conditions that make a rectangle a rectangle.
Does a square and 2 triangles make a rectangle?
yes it does
What two shapes make a rectangle?
Two square's
Can 2 triangles and a square make a rectangle?
yes
If you cut a rectangle in half does it make a square?
No. There is no way you can cut one rectangle in half and only get one square. The other half would also have to be a square and this will only happen if the proportions are 1:2 and you cut the long sides.There are infinitely many ways to cut a rectangle in half none of which result in new rectangles. Only if the rectangle has proportions 1:2 can cutting it in half make a square, in fact the result could be two squares, not one.
What would you have to change in a rectangle to make a square?
Shorten its length to the same size as its width.
Why is a square a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square?
a rectangle doesn't have four equal sided measurements, which is the definition of a square. also it can take one or more squares to make a rectangle but u can't make a rectangle into a square.
Why is a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square?
a rectangle doesn't have four equal sided measurements, which is the definition of a square. also it can take one or more squares to make a rectangle but u can't make a rectangle into a square.
What does a square and a square make?
rectangle
Is a rectangle a special type of square?
yes, because if you cut the rectangle in half it would make 2 squares
Can you make a square that is not a rectangle?
No.
If using exactly two triangles what shape will that make?
The two triangles would make either a square or a rectangle.
If you fold a polygon half twice to make a rectangle what would the polygon look like?
the polygon would be a square
Why isn't a rectangle always a square?
All four sides of a square have the same length. This is an additional condition, additionally to the conditions that make a rectangle a rectangle.
What does two square shapes make?
A rectangle.
What shape does it make when you put two square together?
a rectangle or square
Does a square and 2 triangles make a rectangle?
yes it does
