Question

Different types of parallelograms have distinguishing traits. Compare and contrast the rectangle, rhombus, and square based upon the characteristics of their sides. Which one(s) have both pairs of opposite sides that are parallel? Which one(s) have both pairs of opposite sides that are congruent?

Answer 1

In a rectangle and square, the opposites are parallel. In a rhombus, they are not parallel.

In a rectangle and square, the opposite sides are also congruent to each other.

In a square and rhombus, all 4 sides of the shape are congruent.