Parallelogram Proof: Analyzing a Quadrilateral with 110° Angles

Q: Why can't I conclude it's a parallelogram if two angles are 110°?

Because angles A and D are adjacent angles, not opposite ones! In a parallelogram, opposite angles must be equal. Adjacent angles should be supplementary (add to 180°).

Q: What would I need to prove this is a parallelogram?

You'd need to know that opposite angles are equal. For example: $ ∢A = ∢C $ and $ ∢B = ∢D $, or that opposite sides are parallel/equal.

Q: Could this quadrilateral still be a parallelogram?

Yes, it's possible! But we need more information. If $ ∢B = ∢C = 70° $, then it would be a parallelogram since opposite angles would be equal.

Q: How do I remember which angles should be equal?

Opposite angles: Equal (like A = C, B = D)Adjacent angles: Supplementary (like A + B = 180°)Think of it as corners across from each other match!

Parallelogram Properties with Insufficient Angle Data

Given the quadrilateral ABCD where:

$∢A=110°$

y $∢D=110°$

Is it possible to conclude that this quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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Given the quadrilateral ABCD where:

$∢A=110°$

y $∢D=110°$

Is it possible to conclude that this quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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Since we do not have data regarding the other angles, we cannot prove whether the square has opposite sides equal to one other.

As a result, the quadrilateral is not a parallelogram.

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Key Points to Remember

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Rule: Parallelograms need opposite angles equal AND adjacent angles supplementary
Technique: Check all four angles: if $∢A = ∢C$ and $∢B = ∢D$ , then verify
Check: Sum all angles equals $360°$ and opposite pairs are equal ✓

Common Mistakes

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Assuming two equal angles proves parallelogram
Don't conclude parallelogram from just $∢A = ∢D = 110°$ = wrong assumption! Adjacent angles being equal doesn't guarantee opposite sides are parallel. Always verify that opposite angles are equal (not adjacent ones) and check all angle relationships.

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Shown below is the quadrilateral ABCD.

AB = 15 and CD = 13.

BD = 6 and AC = 4

Is it possible to conclude that this quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

FAQ

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Why can't I conclude it's a parallelogram if two angles are 110°?

Because angles A and D are adjacent angles, not opposite ones! In a parallelogram, opposite angles must be equal. Adjacent angles should be supplementary (add to 180°).

What would I need to prove this is a parallelogram?

You'd need to know that opposite angles are equal. For example: $∢A = ∢C$ and $∢B = ∢D$ , or that opposite sides are parallel/equal.

Could this quadrilateral still be a parallelogram?

Yes, it's possible! But we need more information. If $∢B = ∢C = 70°$ , then it would be a parallelogram since opposite angles would be equal.

What if adjacent angles in a parallelogram were equal?

If adjacent angles are equal in a parallelogram, they must each be 90°, making it a rectangle! This is because adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180°).

How do I remember which angles should be equal?

Opposite angles: Equal (like A = C, B = D)
Adjacent angles: Supplementary (like A + B = 180°)
Think of it as corners across from each other match!

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Parallelogram Proof: Analyzing a Quadrilateral with 110° Angles

Parallelogram Properties with Insufficient Angle Data

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Step-by-step video solution

Step-by-step written solution

Understand the problem

Step-by-step solution

Final Answer

Key Points to Remember

Common Mistakes

Practice Quiz

FAQ

Why can't I conclude it's a parallelogram if two angles are 110°?

What would I need to prove this is a parallelogram?

Could this quadrilateral still be a parallelogram?

What if adjacent angles in a parallelogram were equal?

How do I remember which angles should be equal?

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