What is a Rectangle?

What is a Rectangle?

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A rectangle is one of the many fundamental shapes you'll see in math. Rectangles have special properties that can be very useful in helping you solve a problem. This tutorial introduces you to rectangles and explains their interesting qualities!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • rectangle
  • quadrilateral
  • parallelogram
  • polygon
  • right angles
  • four right angles
  • parallel sides
  • congruent sides
  • opposite sides
  • right angle
  • 4 sides
  • four sides

Background Tutorials

  • Determine the coordinates of a point that is a given fractional distance less than one from one end of a line segment to the other in one- and two-dimensional coordinate systems, including finding the midpoint

      • What Does Congruent Mean?What Does Congruent Mean?

      What Does Congruent Mean?

      If two figures have the same size and shape, then they are congruent. The term congruent is often used to describe figures like this. In this tutorial, take a look at the term congruent!

  • Prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, rectangle, square, or rhombus using opposite sides, opposite angles, or diagonals and apply these relationships to solve problems

      • What is a Parallelogram?What is a Parallelogram?

      What is a Parallelogram?

      A parallelogram is a special type of quadrilateral with some special properties. In this tutorial, take a look at parallelograms and learn what kinds of quadrilaterals can also be called parallelograms!

Further Exploration

  • apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace