6.5 Rhombi and Squares
Rhombus Quad with 4 sides
Rhombus Theorem 6.15: The diagonals of a rhombus are . Theorem 6.16: If the diagonals of a parallelogram are , then the parallelogram is a rhombus. Theorem 6.17: Each diagonal of a rhombus bisects a pair of opposite angles. All 4 of the s are .
Example Refer to Example #2 picture on page 349 Do Check Your Progress #2 Answer: 114
Square Both a rhombus and a rectangle All sides are All angles are right angles (90°)
Quadrilaterals Parallelograms Rectangles Rhombi Squares
Example Given the vertices J(5,0), K(8, -11), L (-3,-14), M(-6,-3), determine whether parallelogram JKLM is a rhombus, a rectangle, or a square. List all that apply. Use the distance formula to compare the lengths of the diagonals. Use the slope formula to determine if the sides are perpendicular. Answer: Square, rectangle, and rhombus, all sides are congruent and perpendicular.
Summaries Rhombus Properties Square Properties Opposites sides are Opposite angles are Consecutive angles are supplementary. Diagonals bisect each other Diagonals are perpendicular Each diagonal bisects two angles. 4 sides are Square Properties Opposites sides are Opposite angles are Consecutive angles are supplementary. Diagonals bisect each other Diagonals are perpendicular Each diagonal bisects two angles. All four angles are right angles. Diagonals are 4 sides are
Homework #41 p. 352 11, 15-18, 19-25 odd, 31-34