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No, although basically a square is a specific case of rectangularity...

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Q: Can a rectangle and square be congruent?
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Why can't a rectangle and a square be congruent?

In some cases, a rectangle and a square can be congruent. A square is counted as a rectangle, thus a rectangle can be congruent to a square.


Does a rectangle always have congruent sides?

The answer is no, if a rectangle's sides were congruent, it would be a square not a rectangle.


Does a rectangle have congruent lines?

Rectangles do not have congruent lines. A square can always be called a rectangle. But a rectangle can't always be a square.


A rectangle has consecutive sides that are congruent?

No. A rectangle has opposite sides congruent. If consecutive sides are also congruent, then your rectangle is a square.


A rectangle that has four congruent sides is a?

Square. Congruent means "the same". A rectangle with 4 sides that are the same is a square.


Are square and rectangle are congruent?

No.


What quadrilateral are consecutive angles always congruent?

Square and Rectangle


What is rectangle with congruent sides?

"Square. Congruent means "the same". A rectangle with 4 sides that are the same is a square." Plus, it is not a rectangle. It is a polygon. The question should have been stated: What is a polygon with congruent sides?


A rectangle with for congruent sides is a?

Square


If a polygon is not a square then it is not a rectangle?

Correct. A square is a rectangle, a special kind that is 'regular'--all its angles are congruent, and all its sides are congruent.


Why don't rectangales have four congruent sides?

If they did, then it would be a square. Technically, a square is a rectangle though, so a rectangle can have 4 congruent sides.


Is every rectangle with 4 congruent sides a square?

Yes. Every rectangle has 4 sides and 4 right angles. A rectangle that has 4 congruent sides is therefore a square.