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Introduction to Quadrilaterals
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Today, we are going to discuss quadrilaterals. Can anyone tell me what a quadrilateral is?
It's a shape with four sides!
Exactly! And does anyone know the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
Is it 360 degrees?
That's correct! We can divide a quadrilateral into two triangles, each with a sum of 180 degrees. So together, they sum to 360 degrees. Letβs remember this with the acronym 'Q360'. Can anyone name different types of quadrilaterals?
Rectangle, square, and trapezium!
Good! Remember, a square is a special type of rectangle where all sides are equal.
Properties and Formulas of Quadrilaterals
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Now, letβs look into the properties of parallelograms, rectangles, and squares. Can someone tell me about the properties of a parallelogram?
The opposite sides are equal and parallel!
Correct! And can anyone share the area formula for a rectangle?
It's length times breadth!
Great! For a parallelogram, the area is base times height, which is a bit different. The formula to remember is 'Area = B x H'. Let's practice calculating areas based on given dimensions.
Solving Problems with Quadrilaterals
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Now it's time to solve some problems! Letβs start with the first exercise: find the fourth angle of a quadrilateral if the other three angles are 110Β°, 85Β°, and 95Β°. How do we approach this?
We add the three angles together and subtract from 360!
Exactly! So, what is the fourth angle?
It would be 70 degrees.
Well done! Remember, practicing these exercises helps reinforce your understanding. Letβs tackle them in groups now.
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Exercise 7 provides a series of tasks designed to enhance understanding of quadrilaterals' properties, types, and formulas, encouraging students to apply what they have learned in practical scenarios.
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Exercise 7 aims to solidify students' comprehension of quadrilaterals by engaging them in various exercises that require them to apply the properties, formulas, and concepts discussed in the previous sections of the chapter. These exercises cover a range of difficulty levels and focus on quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, rectangles, rhombuses, trapeziums, and kites, as well as their respective angle sums and area calculations. By tackling these exercises, students can develop a deeper understanding of the relationships and characteristics that define different types of quadrilaterals, enhancing their problem-solving techniques in geometry.
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Exercise on Mid-point Theorem
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Show that the line joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is half of it (Mid-point Theorem).
Detailed Explanation
The Mid-point Theorem states that if you take a triangle and mark the mid-point of two of its sides, the line that connects these two mid-points will be parallel to the side that is not included and will also be half the length of that side. To understand this, imagine drawing a triangle and labeling its vertices A, B, and C. Mark D as the mid-point of side AB and E as the mid-point of side AC. Now, drawing the line segment DE will show that DE is parallel to side BC and the length of DE is half the length of BC. This relationship arises from the properties of similar triangles created by joining the mid-points.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a pizza divided into triangular slices. If you were to take the crust from two adjacent slices (representing two sides of the triangle) and mark the middle point of each, the line connecting those midpoints would be like the cheese layer directly across, making it smooth and parallel to the longest side, just as a bridge runs smoothly over the road below.
Exercise on Properties of Rhombus
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The diagonals of a rhombus intersect at right angles. Prove it using properties of parallelograms.
Detailed Explanation
A rhombus is a specific type of parallelogram characterized by having all sides of equal length. One important property of parallelograms is that their diagonals bisect each other. In a rhombus, we can show that the angles formed by the intersection of the diagonals are right angles (90 degrees). Since the diagonals bisect each other, they create two congruent triangles on either side of the intersection point. Because of the properties of these isosceles triangles formed, and using the angle sum property, we can conclude that the diagonals intersect at right angles.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a kite flying in the sky. The cross where the strings connect is like the intersection of the diagonals. Since we want the kite to fly balanced, this intersection needs to be at right angles to allow for an even distribution of tension on both sides, similar to how the diagonals of a rhombus behave.
Exercise on Trapezium Angles
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PQRS is a trapezium with PQ || SR. If β P = 70Β° and β Q = 110Β°, find β R and β S.
Detailed Explanation
In a trapezium, specifically one with one pair of parallel sides (like PQ and SR), there are specific angle relationships. The angles on one side of the trapezium (angles P and Q) are supplementary to the angles on the opposite side (angles R and S). This means that if you know two angles, you can find the other two. For this situation, using the relationship between pairs of angles, you can determine that angle R is equal to the supplementary angle of angle P (180Β° - 70Β° = 110Β°) and angle S will be equal to the supplementary angle of angle Q (180Β° - 110Β° = 70Β°). Thus, angles R and S can be calculated directly.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine the base of a bridge where one side is slanting. If you know the angle of a ramp (like angle Q), you can easily figure out how to balance the other side to ensure it meets at the top, just like calculating the angles of a trapezium with one pair of sides parallel.
Exercise on Area of Parallelogram
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ABCD is a parallelogram. If the length of AB is 6 cm and the height from D to AB is 4 cm, find the area of the parallelogram.
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To calculate the area of a parallelogram, we use the formula: Area = Base Γ Height. In this problem, the base is the length of side AB, which is given as 6 cm, and the height from point D perpendicular to AB is 4 cm. Substituting these values into the formula gives us Area = 6 cm Γ 4 cm = 24 cmΒ². This means that the overall surface enclosed by parallelogram ABCD is 24 square centimeters.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a garden plot that's shaped like a parallelogram. If one side is 6 meters long and you have a measurement to show how far the opposite side of that area goes straight up (like the height of a fence), you can calculate how much soil you need to fill that area by simply multiplying the length of the fence by how high you want it to goβjust like calculating the area!
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Quadrilateral: Defined as a four-sided polygon with specific properties.
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Diagonals: Lines connecting opposite vertices, significant in determining properties of quadrilaterals.
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Angle Sum Property: The total of the interior angles in any quadrilateral is always 360 degrees.
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Examples
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Example: To find the fourth angle of a quadrilateral with angles measuring 90Β°, 85Β°, and 95Β°, sum the given angles and subtract from 360Β°, yielding 90 degrees.
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Example: In a parallelogram, if one angle is 70Β°, the others will be 110Β°, continuing this for symmetry.
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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A quadrilateral, square or kite, angles add to four times the right.
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a quadrilateral shape going on a journey to find angles and area! It meets a rectangle and learns it can find its area by simply multiplying its length by its breadth.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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Remember: 'PARS' - for Parallelogram, Area =Base x Height, Rectangle = Length x Breadth, Square = SideΒ².
π― Super Acronyms
For the angle sum, use '360' - 'C' for the common term, the '360' is a reminder that quadrilaterals are always equal to this sum!
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Quadrilateral
Definition:
A polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.
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Term: Parallelogram
Definition:
A quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal and parallel.
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Term: Rectangle
Definition:
A parallelogram with all angles equal to 90 degrees.
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Term: Square
Definition:
A rectangle with all sides equal.
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Term: Rhombus
Definition:
A parallelogram with all sides equal.
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Term: Trapezium
Definition:
A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.
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Term: Kite
Definition:
A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.