Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Diagonals of a Rectangle
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Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Diagonals of a Rectangle

Diagonals of a Rectangle

Diagonals of a Rectangle

Topic

Quadrilaterals

Definition

The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect each other.

Description

The property of diagonals being equal and bisecting each other in a rectangle is a fundamental concept in geometry. This property is applied in various fields, such as architecture and engineering, where precision in measurements is crucial. Understanding this concept is important in math education as it helps students grasp the relationships between different parts of a shape and develop spatial reasoning skills.

Diagonals of a Rectangle
Do you see how this design highlights the 
diagonals of the quadrilateral shape?

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1
Grade Range 3 - 8
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Quadrilaterals
        • Definition of a Quadrilateral
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords quadrilateral, polygon, definitions, glossary term