Exercise 15
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Understanding the angle properties of quadrilaterals
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Today, we'll start with the angle sum property of quadrilaterals. Can anyone tell me what the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is?
Isn't it 360 degrees?
Exactly! Now, if we have three angles in a quadrilateral measuring 90 degrees, 85 degrees and 95 degrees, how do we find the fourth angle?
We add the three angles together and subtract from 360, right?
Correct! Let's calculate it together. 360 - (90 + 85 + 95) gives us what?
That would be 90 degrees!
Great job! Remember, this property is essential for any quadrilateral.
Exploring properties of parallelograms
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Next, letβs talk specifically about parallelograms. What can you tell me about their sides?
Opposite sides are equal and parallel!
Good! And what about the angles?
The opposite angles are equal too!
Exactly! Additionally, the diagonals bisect each other. Can anyone explain why thatβs useful?
It helps in proving other properties or calculating area.
Exactly. Remember these properties for our exercise on parallelograms!
Applying the mid-point theorem
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Now let's apply the mid-point theorem. Can anyone state what it says?
The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half its length.
Correct! How can we apply this to a quadrilateral?
If we find the mid-points of opposite sides and join them, it can help determine the area or other properties.
Well stated! Itβs essential in proving congruence and parallel relationships in quadrilaterals.
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In this section, students will apply their understanding of quadrilaterals by engaging with exercises that require them to calculate angles, apply properties of parallelograms, and find areas of various quadrilateral types including squares, rectangles, and rhombuses.
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In this exercise section, students will tackle various problems that reinforce the key concepts learned in the chapter about quadrilaterals. Students are tasked with calculating the fourth angle in a quadrilateral given three angles, determining angles in parallelograms, proving properties of quadrilaterals, and calculating the areas of different shapes such as squares, rectangles, rhombuses, and trapeziums. Each exercise is designed to build upon the students' understanding of the properties of quadrilaterals, including the angle sum property, properties unique to specific quadrilaterals, and applications of the mid-point theorem. By completing these exercises, students will enhance their problem-solving skills in geometry.
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Area of a Kite
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The diagonals of a kite are 8 cm and 6 cm. Find the area of the kite.
Detailed Explanation
To find the area of a kite, we use the formula:
Area = (1/2) Γ d1 Γ d2
where d1 and d2 are the lengths of the diagonals. Here, d1 is 8 cm and d2 is 6 cm.
- Multiply the lengths of the diagonals:
- d1 Γ d2 = 8 cm Γ 6 cm = 48 cmΒ².
- Now, divide this product by 2 to find the area:
- Area = (1/2) Γ 48 cmΒ² = 24 cmΒ².
So, the area of the kite is 24 cmΒ².
Examples & Analogies
Think of a kite as a piece of artwork made from two intersecting straight lines, forming a diamond shape (the kite's body). If one diagonal represents a line cut with scissors from one end to the other, and the second diagonal is like a string crossing it, the total space (or area) being covered by the kite's fabric gives us a way to visualize how we are using the area formula to determine how much material is needed to create it.
Key Concepts
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Angle Sum Property: The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is always 360Β°.
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Properties of Parallelogram: Opposite sides are equal and parallel; diagonals bisect each other.
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Mid-point Theorem: The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side.
Examples & Applications
To find the fourth angle of a quadrilateral with angles 110Β°, 85Β°, and 95Β°, add those angles (290Β°) and subtract from 360Β°.
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Rhymes
Four sides in a quad, angles add up to three-six-oh, it's a geometry nod!
Stories
Imagine a square party where everyone's corners meet at right angles β thatβs how a square behaves in a quadrilateral world!
Memory Tools
To remember properties of parallelograms, think: 'Opposite sides, Equal, Parallel, Diagonals bisect.' = O.E.P.D.
Acronyms
PARA for Properties
Parallel sides
Angles equal
Rhombus conditions
Area formulas.
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Glossary
- Quadrilateral
A polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.
- Parallelogram
A quadrilateral with opposite sides that are both equal and parallel.
- Diagonals
Line segments that connect non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
- Kite
A quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.
- Trapezium
A quadrilateral with one pair of opposite sides that are parallel.
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