Quadrilateral ABCD: Analyzing Segments AF=5, FD=6, BF=FC=7 for Parallelogram Properties

Parallelogram Properties with Diagonal Bisection

Shown below is the quadrilateral ABCD.

AF = 5 and FD = 6.

BF = 7 and FC = 7.

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Is the quadrilateral a parallelogram?

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00:11 Is the four-sided shape a parallelogram?
00:15 In a parallelogram, both diagonals cut each other in half. Let's check if this is true.
00:20 We see that one diagonal is divided into equal parts. Now, let's look at the other.
00:27 This diagonal isn't evenly split.
00:30 So, the shape is not a parallelogram. And that's how we answer this question.

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Shown below is the quadrilateral ABCD.

AF = 5 and FD = 6.

BF = 7 and FC = 7.

AAABBBDDDCCCFFF6577

Is the quadrilateral a parallelogram?

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Step-by-step solution

To determine if the quadrilateral ABCD is a parallelogram, we must consider the properties of its diagonals. One key property of parallelograms is that the diagonals bisect each other.

We are given AF=5 AF = 5 , FD=6 FD = 6 , BF=7 BF = 7 , and FC=7 FC = 7 . These segments imply the diagonals intersect at point F. To be a parallelogram, each pair of opposite triangle segments created should be equal.

Checking for bisected diagonals:
- For diagonal AC AC , segments AF=5 AF = 5 and FC=7 FC = 7 are not equal.
- For diagonal BD BD , segments BF=7 BF = 7 and FD=6 FD = 6 are also not equal.

Since neither diagonal is divided into equal lengths by point F, diagonals AC and BD do not bisect each other.

Therefore, quadrilateral ABCD does not meet the condition of diagonals bisecting one another and cannot be classified as a parallelogram.

No.

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Final Answer

No.

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Parallelogram diagonals must bisect each other at intersection point
  • Technique: Check if AF=FC AF = FC and BF=FD BF = FD for bisection
  • Check: Compare opposite segments: 5 ≠ 7 and 7 ≠ 6, so not bisected ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Assuming equal adjacent segments prove bisection
    Don't think BF = FC = 7 means the diagonals bisect each other! Equal adjacent segments don't guarantee bisection - you need opposite segments equal. Always check if AF = FC AND BF = FD for diagonal bisection.

Practice Quiz

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Shown below is the quadrilateral ABCD.

AB = 15 and CD = 13.

BD = 6 and AC = 4

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

FAQ

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What does it mean for diagonals to bisect each other?

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When diagonals bisect each other, they cut each other exactly in half. This means AF=FC AF = FC and BF=FD BF = FD at the intersection point F.

Why can't this be a parallelogram if BF = FC = 7?

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Having adjacent segments equal (BF = FC) doesn't guarantee bisection! For bisection, you need opposite segments to be equal: AF should equal FC, and BF should equal FD.

Are there other ways to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

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Yes! You can also prove it by showing:

  • Opposite sides are parallel and equal
  • One pair of opposite sides is both parallel and equal
  • Opposite angles are equal

What if only one diagonal is bisected?

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If only one diagonal is bisected, it's not enough to be a parallelogram. Both diagonals must bisect each other for the quadrilateral to be a parallelogram.

Could this quadrilateral be some other special shape?

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Possibly! It could be a trapezoid, kite, or just a general quadrilateral. You'd need more information about side lengths or angles to determine the exact type.

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