1. Proving That a Quadrilateral is a Parallelogram
Lesson 6-3
Lesson Quiz
Find the values of the variables for which GHIJ must be a parallelogram. 1. 2.
x = 6, y = 0.75
a = 34, b = 26
Determine whether the quadrilateral must be a parallelogram. Explain. 3. 4. 5.
Yes; the diagonals
bisect each other.
Yes; one pair of opposite
sides is both congruent
and parallel.
No; both pairs of
opposite sides are not
necessarily congruent.
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2. Special Parallelograms
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Notes
A segment bisects an angle if and only if it divides the angle into two congruent angles.
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3. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Notes
Proof: ABCD is a rhombus, so its sides are all congruent.
Therefore, ABC ADC by the SSS Postulate.
12 and 34 by CPCTC.
Therefore, bisects BAD and BCD by the definition of bisect.
You can show similarly that bisects ABC and ADC.
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4. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Notes
In the rhombus above, points B and D are equidistant from A and C. By the Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem, they are on the perpendicular bisector of segment AC.
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5. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Notes
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6. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Notes
Statements
Reasons
1. Rectangle ABCD
1. Given
2. ABCD is a 
2. Definition of rectangle
3.  → opp. sides 
4. DAB & CBA are right s
4. Definition of rectangle
5. DABCBA
5. All right s are 
6. Reflexive POC
7. DABCBA
7. SAS
8. CPCTC
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7. Special Parallelograms
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Notes
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8. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Additional Examples
Finding Angle Measures
Find the measures of the numbered angles in the rhombus.
Theorem 6–9 states that each diagonal of a rhombus bisects two angles of the rhombus, so m 1 = 78.
Theorem 6-10 states that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular, so m 2 = 90.
Because the four angles formed by the diagonals all must have
measure 90, 3 and ABD must be complementary. Because
m ABD = 78, m 3 = 90 – 78 = 12.
Finally, because BC = DC, the Isosceles Triangle Theorem allows
you to conclude So m 4 = 78.
Quick Check
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9. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Additional Examples
Finding Diagonal Length
One diagonal of a rectangle has length 8x + 2. The other diagonal has length 5x Find the length of each diagonal.
By Theorem 6-11, the diagonals of a rectangle are congruent.
5x + 11 = 8x + 2
Diagonals of a rectangle are congruent.
11 = 3x + 2
Subtract 5x from each side.
9 = 3x
Subtract 2 from each side.
3 = x
Divide each side by 3.
5x + 11 = 5(3) + 11 = 26
8x + 2 = 8(3) + 2 = 26
Substitute.
The length of each diagonal is 26.
Quick Check
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10. Special Parallelograms
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Additional Examples
Identifying Special Parallelograms
The diagonals of ABCD are perpendicular. AB = 16 cm
and BC = 8 cm. Can ABCD be a rhombus or rectangle?
Explain.
Use indirect reasoning to show why ABCD cannot be a
rhombus or rectangle.
Suppose that ABCD is a parallelogram. Then, because its diagonals
are perpendicular, ABCD must be a rhombus by Theorem 6-12.
But AB = 16 cm and BC = 8 cm. This contradicts the requirement
that the sides of a rhombus are congruent. So ABCD cannot be a
rhombus, or even a parallelogram.
Quick Check
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11. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Additional Examples
Real-World Connection
Explain how you could use the properties of diagonals to stake the vertices of a play area shaped like a rhombus.
By Theorem 6-7, if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other,
then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram. •
By Theorem 6-13, if the diagonals of a parallelogram are
perpendicular, then the parallelogram is a rhombus. •
One way to stake a play area shaped like a rhombus would be to cut two pieces of rope of any lengths and join them at their midpoints. Then, position the pieces of rope at right angles to each other, and stake their endpoints.
Quick Check
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12. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Lesson Quiz
1. The diagonals of a rectangle have lengths 4 + 2x and 6x – 20. Find x and the length of each diagonal.
6; each diagonal has length 16.
Find the measures of the numbered angles in each rhombus.
m 1 = 90,
m 2 = 20,
m 3 = 20,
m 4 = 70 3. 2.
m 1 = 62,
m 2 = 62,
m 3 = 56
Determine whether the quadrilateral can be a parallelogram.
If not, write impossible. Explain.
4. Each diagonal is 15 cm long, and one angle of the quadrilateral has
measure 45.
5. The diagonals are congruent, perpendicular, and bisect each other.
Impossible; if diagonals of a parallelogram are congruent,
the quadrilateral is a rectangle, but a rectangle has four right angles.
Yes; if diagonals of a parallelogram are congruent, the quadrilateral is a rectangle, and if diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular, the quadrilateral is a rhombus, and a rectangle that is a rhombus is a square.
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13. Special Parallelograms
Lesson 6-4
Check Skills You’ll Need
(For help, go to Lesson 6-2.)
PACE is a parallelogram and m PAC = 109. Complete each of the following.
1. EC = ? 2. EP = ?
3. m CEP = ? 4. PR = ?
5. RE = ? 6. CP = ?
7. m EPA = ? 8. m ECA = ?
9. Draw a rhombus that is not a square. Draw a rectangle that is not a square. Explain why each is not a square.
Check Skills You’ll Need
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14. Special Parallelograms
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Check Skills You’ll Need
Solutions
1. EC = AP = EP = AC = m CEP = m PAC = 109
4. PR = CR = RE = AR = CP = 2RC = 2(4.75) = 9.5
7. Since PACE is a parallelogram, AC || PE . By the same-side Interior Angles Theorem,  PAC and  EPA are supplementary. So, m EPA = 180 – m PAC = 180 – 109 = 71.
8. From Exercise 7, m EPA = 71. Since PACE is a parallelogram, opposite angles are congruent. So, m ECA = m EPA = 71.
9. Answers may vary. Samples given.
The rhombus is not a square because it has no right  s.
The rectangle is not a square because all 4 sides aren’t .
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