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They are the sides facing each other at opposite sides.

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What does equal opposite sides mean?

This just means that opposite sides in a shape (sides that 'look' at each other) are of equal lengths.


How many opposite sides does a decagon have?

a decagon i believe has either 5 or 20 opposite sides * * * * * A decagon has 10 sides so I cannot see how it could have 20 opposite sides. It has 5 pairs of opposite sides but this does not mean that these opposite sides face each other. In an irregular decagon it is quite possible for opposite sides to be at right angles or at any angle to each other.


What is a quadrilateral that has 4 right sides opposite sides equal and no sides are perpendicular?

It is not clear what you mean by "has 4 right sides opposite sides equal". If you delete the phrase "4 right sides", the answer is a rhombus.


When both sets of opposite sides are parallel and equal in length a shape is classified as what?

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What is the shape with four sides and the opposite sides are parallel and equal?

A parallelogram is a four sided shape where opposite sides are parallel and equal lengths. If you mean that ALL sides are equal lengths, you are looking for a rhombus.


How can i prove that a parallelogram is a parallelogram when you are given opposite sides are congruent?

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What does parallelogram mean in math?

A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel (and therefore opposite angles equal


Do trapezoids have opposite congruent angles?

If you mean on opposite sides yes. There are 2 pairs of congruent angles.


Is a square a pellelogram?

I assume you mean a "parallelogram". Yes. In a square, opposite sides are parallel. Also, opposite sides are congruent. Any of these criteria is sufficient to have a parallelogram.


4 sides opposite sides are equal opposite sides are parallel?

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What shape has 4 sides Opposite sides are congruent Opposite sides are parallel Opposite angles are congruent?

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What is special about the opposite sides and Opposite angles of a parallelogram?

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