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why is a parallelogram not always a rectangle

Sagot :

Since it has two sets of parallel sides and two pairs of opposite sides that are congruent, a rectangle has all of the properties of a parallelogram. That's why a rectangle is always a parallelogram. However, a parallelogram is not always a rectangle

Answer:

A parallelogram by definition has 2 pairs of parallel sides.

A parallelogram could be:

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A rectangle in euclidean geometry has 4 right angles.

For example:

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However, a parallelogram may have 2 pairs parallel sides but not 4 right angles.

For example:

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Therefore, A parallelogram is not always a rectangle.

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