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Theorems Dealing with Parallelo

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A parallelogram is a qu
with both pairs of oppo
parallel.
Using the definition, all of the parallelogr
when stated as theorems, can be "prov

The properties (theorems) will be stated

form. Both the theorem and its converse
swap the "if" and "then" expressions) will

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The * means proof is directly referenced in C
While one method of proof will be shown, other methods

Use the following, when GIVEN a parallelogram:

DEFINITION: A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of
opposite sides parallel.

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, it

has 2 sets of opposite sides congruent. *

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, it

has 2 sets of opposite angles congruent. *

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, it

has consecutive angles which are supplementary.

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, it

has diagonals which bisect each other. *

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, it

has diagonals which form 2 congruent triangles.

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Use the following, to PROVE a parallelogram:

DEFINITION: A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of
opposite sides parallel.

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral has 2 sets of opposite

sides congruent, then it is a parallelogram. *

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral has 2 sets of opposite

angles congruent, then it is a parallelogram. *

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral has consecutive angles

which are supplementary, then it is a parallelogram.

THEOREM: If a quadrilateral has diagonals which

bisect each other, then it is a parallelogram. *
THEOREM: If a quadrilateral has one set of opposite
sides which are both congruent and parallel, then it is
a parallelogram.
This last method can save time and energy when working a proof!

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