Math Definitions - Letter P
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Parallelogram
Definition of Parallelogram
A parallelogram is a 4-sided plane (flat) shape which has two pairs of parallel opposite sides.
Some other properties of parallelograms are:
- The opposite sides have equal length.
- The opposite angles are equal.
- The diagonals of a parallelogram cut each other in half.
A rectangle is a parallelogram in which one of the angles is a right angle.
Squares and rhombuses are parallelograms in which the sides all have equal length.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter P
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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