Square

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What is a square?

A quadrilateral whose sides (or edges) are all equal and all its angles are also equal, is a square.
Furthermore, a square is a combination of a parallelogram, a rhombus, and a rectangle.
Therefore, the square has all the properties of the parallelogram, the rhombus, and the rectangle.

Square

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Is a deltoid a square?

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Properties of the Square

  • All sides of the square are equal.
  • All angles of the square measure 90o 90^o degrees.
  • In a square, there are two pairs of opposite sides that are parallel.
  • The diagonals of the square intersect, are perpendicular, and equal.
  • The diagonals of the square are bisectors.

Proof of the Square

If all sides and angles of a quadrilateral are equal, we can determine that it is a square.
How can we prove that a quadrilateral is a square if we have no data?
We will proceed in the following order:

  1. We will prove that the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
  2. We will prove that the parallelogram is a rectangle or rhombus.
  3. We will prove that the rectangle or rhombus is a square.

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Area of the Square

The area of a square is equal to the length of one of its sides multiplied by itself.

We will indicate the area of the square with the letter AA
and the side (or edge) of the square with the letter aa.
The formula will be:
A=a×a A=a\times a
or
A=a2A=a^2


Square

The square is a very special figure.
In this article, we will learn everything that needs to be known about the square and discover its incredible properties.


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What is a square?

The square is a combination of a parallelogram, a rhombus, and a rectangle
Therefore, the square has all the properties of the parallelogram, the rhombus, and the rectangle.
We will summarize all its properties here:

  • All sides of the square are equal.
  • All angles of the square are 90 degrees.
  • In a square, there are two pairs of opposite sides that are parallel.
  • The diagonals of the square intersect, are perpendicular, and equal.
  • The diagonals of the square are bisectors.

Let's look at all the properties in an illustration

Square

A - Square


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How can you prove that a certain quadrilateral is a square?

If you have a quadrilateral in front of you and you know that all its sides (or edges) are equal and all its angles are also equal, you can conclude that it is a square!

Moreover, in certain cases, you can prove that the quadrilateral you have is a rhombus or a rectangle and, from this point, you can find the property that proves that said rectangle or rhombus is a square.


How can we prove that a quadrilateral is a square if we don't have any data?

First step

We will demonstrate that the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Don't remember how to prove that a certain quadrilateral is a parallelogram?
Reminder of proofs:

  • Any quadrilateral whose opposite sides are also parallel is a parallelogram.
  • Any quadrilateral whose opposite sides are also equal to each other, is a parallelogram.
  • If in a certain quadrilateral there is a pair of opposite sides that are equal and also parallel, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
  • If the diagonals of the quadrilateral intersect, it is a parallelogram.
  • If in a certain quadrilateral there are two pairs of opposite angles that are equal, it is a parallelogram.

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Second step

We will demonstrate that the parallelogram is a rectangle or rhombus.

Third step

We will demonstrate that the rectangle or rhombus is a square.


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How do you prove that a rhombus is a square?

If you have a rhombus in front of you, you can determine that it is a square if at least one of the following conditions is met:

  • If the rhombus has a right angle (90 degrees), you can conclude it's a square!
  • If the diagonals of the rhombus are equal you can conclude it's a square!

How do you prove that a rectangle is a square?

If you have a rectangle in front of you, you can determine that it is a square if at least one of the following conditions is met:

  • If the rectangle has a pair of equal adjacent sides you can conclude it's a square!
  • If the diagonals of the rectangle are perpendicular you can conclude it's a square!
  • If the diagonals of the rectangle are bisectors you can conclude it's a square!

Useful information:
Is every square a rectangle?
Yes!


Is every rectangle a square?
Definitely not.


Is every square a rhombus?
Yes!


Is every rhombus a square?
No, no, and no.


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From Parallelogram to Square

How can you prove that a certain parallelogram is a square?
To start, we must prove that the parallelogram is a rhombus or a rectangle.
Then, based on the conditions specified above, we must prove that the rhombus or rectangle is a square.


Area of the Square

Calculating the area of a square is very simple and is similar to calculating the area of a rectangle.
To calculate the area of a square we will multiply side by side.
In a square, all sides are equal and, therefore, the area of the square will be equal to side squared or side by side (which in fact is one side multiplied by itself).
Let's see it illustrated and in the formula:

Square

A2 - square

We will indicate the area of the square with the letter AA
The formula will be:
A=a×a A=a\times a
or
A=a2A=a^2


Square: Examples and Exercises with Solutions

Exercise #1

Look at the square below:

Is a deltoid a square?

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if a deltoid is a square, we need to examine the defining properties of both shapes:

  • Square: A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four equal angles of 9090^\circ.
  • Deltoid (Kite): A deltoid is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal. It does not necessarily have right angles and does not require opposite sides to be equal.

Upon comparing these definitions, we can see the differences:

  • A square requires all sides to be equal and all angles to be 9090^\circ.
  • A deltoid, while having two pairs of adjacent equal sides, does not require all sides to be equal, nor does it need to have 9090^\circ angles.

Given these properties, it is clear that while all squares can be seen as a special type of deltoid (specifically when two adjacent pairs of sides are equal), not all deltoids are squares because they lack the requirement for right angles and equal opposite sides.

Therefore, the answer to the question "Is a deltoid a square?" is No.

Answer

No

Exercise #2

Look at the square below:

Is a parallelogram a square?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to understand the definitions and properties of a parallelogram and a square:

  • A parallelogram is a quadrilateral where opposite sides are parallel. This implies that opposite sides are equal in length, but it does not require all sides to be equal or all angles to be right angles.
  • A square is a special type of parallelogram and rectangle where all four sides are of equal length, and all four angles are right angles (90 degrees).

With these definitions in mind, let's compare:

A parallelogram, by definition, does not require all sides to be equal or all angles to be right angles. Therefore, not every parallelogram meets the requirements to be a square.

For example, a rectangle is a type of parallelogram where all angles are right angles, but it may not have all equal sides unless it is a square. Similarly, a rhombus is a type of parallelogram with all sides equal but may not have all right angles unless it is a square.

Thus, while a square is indeed a parallelogram (since it fulfills the conditions of having opposite sides equal and parallel), not every parallelogram is a square. Only those parallelograms which have all sides equal and all angles equal to 90 degrees qualify as squares.

This leads us to conclude that the statement "A parallelogram is a square" is false.

Therefore, the correct answer is No.

Answer

No

Exercise #3

Look at the square below:

Is a rhombus a square?

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine whether a rhombus is a square, we must understand the properties of each shape.

Definition of a Rhombus:
A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length. It may have angles that are not right angles.

Definition of a Square:
A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and all four angles equal to 9090^{\circ}.

Comparison:

  • Both a square and a rhombus have four equal sides.
  • A square has 9090^{\circ} angles, whereas a rhombus does not necessarily have 9090^{\circ} angles.
Thus, while all squares are rhombuses (because they have equal side lengths), not all rhombuses are squares (because not all rhombuses have right angles).

Therefore, a rhombus is not a square as a general statement.

Answer

No

Exercise #4

Look at the square below:

Is a trapezoid a square?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll identify key properties of a square and a trapezoid:

  • Step 1: Define a trapezoid. A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.
  • Step 2: Define a square. A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles, characterized by having two pairs of parallel sides.
  • Step 3: Compare properties. A square inherently meets the trapezoid's criterion, because it has two pairs of parallel sides. However, the converse is not true—a trapezoid does not necessarily have four equal sides and four right angles.

Now, let's elaborate:
Step 1: A trapezoid (or trapezium in some regions) is defined primarily by having only one pair of parallel sides. This means a trapezoid does not require all sides to be equal or to have right angles.
Step 2: A square, on the other hand, has stricter requirements: all sides must be equal in length and each angle must be a right angle (90 degrees). This ensures that the square also qualifies as a rhombus and a rectangle, given its properties.
Step 3: When we compare the two, while every square can be technically considered a trapezoid (since it fulfills the base condition of having parallel sides), not every trapezoid can be seen as a square because it lacks the requirement for equal sides and right angles.
Therefore, the question of whether a trapezoid is a square can be answered simply by verifying these fundamental geometric characteristics.

With these points in mind, the correct answer is:

No, a trapezoid cannot be classified as a square.

Answer

No

Exercise #5

Is a square a trapezoid?

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if a square is a trapezoid, we need to understand the definitions of both shapes:

  • Definition of a Trapezoid: A trapezoid is a type of quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.
  • Definition of a Square: A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles, and it has two pairs of parallel sides (opposite sides are parallel).

Since a square has two pairs of parallel sides, it certainly has at least one pair of parallel sides, which satisfies the definition of a trapezoid under the inclusive definition.

Therefore, we conclude that a square is indeed a trapezoid.

The correct answer to the question is: Yes.

Answer

Yes

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