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Definition--Geometry Basics--Quadrilateral

Quadrilateral

Quadrilateral

Topic

Geometry Basics

Definition

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.

Description

Quadrilaterals are an essential topic in geometry that encompasses various shapes like squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms. The sum of interior angles in any quadrilateral is 360 degrees. Understanding various types of quadrilaterals is crucial for solving problems related to area, perimeter, and angles within these shapes. Quadrilaterals find applications in fields such as architecture and engineering due to their structural significance.

Quadrilateral
A rectangular-shaped pool.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.1
Grade Range 6 - 9
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Quadrilaterals
        • Definition of a Quadrilateral
Copyright Year 2022
Keywords definition, geometry