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Parallelogram

usgb/ˌpærəˈleləɡræm/Volume
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Visual Shape

Recognize parallelograms visually by looking for a slanted rectangle.

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See that kite? It's almost a parallelogram, but the sides don't match.
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Opposite Angles

Remember, parallelograms have opposite angles that are equal, not just sides.

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The parallelogram in your drawing should have two angles equal to the ones opposite them.
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Not Always Flat

Parallelograms can look skewed, not always flat like a square.

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Your box’s top is a parallelogram because the sides slant.
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