This document discusses various topics in Euclidean geometry for Grade 10 including angles, triangles, congruency, similarity, Pythagoras' theorem, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, squares, trapezoids, kites, and the mid-point theorem. It provides definitions and properties for each shape. The mid-point theorem states that the line joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to half its length.
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Parallelogram
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.
Properties of a parallelogram:
both pairs of opposite sides parallel
both pairs of opposite sides are equal in length
both pairs of opposite angles are equal
both diagonals bisect each other
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Rectangle
A rectangle is a parallelogram that has all four angles equal to 90属.
Properties of a rectangle:
Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel
Both pairs of opposite sides are equal in length
Both pairs of opposite angles are equal
Both diagonals bisect each other
Diagonals are equal in length
All interior angles are equal to 90属
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Rhombus
A rhombus is a parallelogram that has all four sides equal
in length.
Properties of a rhombus:
Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel
Both pairs of opposite sides are equal in length
Both pairs of opposite angles are equal
The diagonals bisect each other at 90属 .
The diagonals of a rhombus bisect both pairs of opposite
angles
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Square
A square is a rhombus that has all four interior angles equal to 90属.
Properties of a square:
Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel
Both pairs of opposite sides are equal in length
Both pairs of opposite angles are equal
Both diagonals bisect each other
The diagonals bisect each other at 90属 .
The diagonals bisect both pairs of interior opposite angles
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All interior angles are equal to 90属
The diagonals are equal in length
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Kite
A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides equal.
Properties of a kite:
Diagonal between equal sides bisects the other diagonal
One pair of opposite angles are equal (the angles are
between unequal sides)
Diagonal between equal sides bisects the interior angles and
is an axis of symmetry
The diagonals intersect at 90属
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The mid-point theorem
The mid-point theorem states that the line joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is
parallel to the third side and equal to half the length of the third side.
The converse states: If a line is drawn through the mid-point of a side of a triangle parallel to
the second side, it will bisect the third side.