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What are the properties of the parallelogram?


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Properties of the parallelogram.

A parallelogram is a type of quadrilateral in which opposite sides are parallel and equal in lengths.

The properties of the parallelogram are following,

  • There are two pairs of parallel sides in the parallelogram.
  • The two diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
  • A diagonal of the parallelogram divides the parallelogram into two congruent triangles.
  • The opposite angles of the parallelogram are equal.
  • The sum of all the four interior angles is equal to 360°.

Therefore, a parallelogram is a quadrilateral with parallel and equal opposite sides.


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