The document discusses various properties of quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi and trapezoids. Some key properties mentioned are: a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles; opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal; if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other then it is a parallelogram. It also discusses properties related to midpoints of sides of different quadrilaterals and the angles formed when joining various points.
The document discusses various properties of quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi and trapezoids. Some key properties mentioned are: a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles; opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal; if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other then it is a parallelogram. It also discusses properties related to midpoints of sides of different quadrilaterals and the angles formed when joining various points.
The document discusses various properties of quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi and trapezoids. Some key properties mentioned are: a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles; opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal; if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other then it is a parallelogram. It also discusses properties related to midpoints of sides of different quadrilaterals and the angles formed when joining various points.
The document discusses various properties of quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi and trapezoids. Some key properties mentioned are: a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles; opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal; if the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other then it is a parallelogram. It also discusses properties related to midpoints of sides of different quadrilaterals and the angles formed when joining various points.
congruent triangles. 2. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal. 3. If each pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal, then it is a parallelogram. 4. In a parallelogram opposite angles are equal. 5. If in a quadrilateral pair of opposite angles are equal, then it is a parallelogram. 6. The diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other. 7. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other then it is a parallelogram. 8. A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if a pair of opposite sides are equal and parallel. 9. The line segment joining the mid-points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to half of it. 10. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, then show that it is a rectangle. 11. Show that if the diagonals of quadrilaterals bisect each other at right angles, then it is a rhombus. 12. Show that the diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles. 13. Show that if the diagonals of a quadrilateral are equal and bisect each other at right angles, then it is a square. 14. Diagonal AC of a parallelogram ABCD bisects angle A show that - It bisects angle C also - ABCD is a rhombus 15. ABCD is a rhombus. Show that diagonal AC bisects angle A and well as angle C and diagonal BD bisects angle B as well as angle D 16. ABCD is a rectangle in which diagonal AC bisects angle A as well as angle C. show that - ABCD is a square - Diagonal BD bisects angle B as well as angle D 17. In a parallelogram ABCD, two points P and Q are taken on diagonal BD such that DP=BQ. Show that APCQ is a parallelogram. 18. ABCD is a parallelogram and AP and CQ are perpendiculars from vertices A and C on diagonal BD. - ∆𝐴𝑃𝐵 ≅ ∆𝐶𝑄𝐷 - AP= CQ
19. In ΔABC and ΔDEF, AB = DE, AB || DE, BC = EF and
m BC || EF. Vertices A, B, and C are joined to vertices D, E, and F respectively (see Fig. 8.22). - Show that - (i) quadrilateral ABED is a parallelogram - (ii) quadrilateral BEFC is a parallelogram - (iii) AD || CF and AD = CF - (iv) quadrilateral ACFD is a parallelogram - (v) AC = DF - (vi) ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF. 20. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || CD and AD = BC (see Fig. 8.23). Show that - (i) ∠A = ∠B - (ii) ∠C = ∠D - (iii) ΔABC ≅ ΔBAD - (iv) diagonal AC = diagonal BD - [Hint: Extend AB and draw a line through C parallel to DA intersecting AB produced at E.] 21. ABCD is a quadrilateral in which P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of the sides AB, BC, CD, and DA (see Fig 8.29). AC is a diagonal. Show that: (i)SR||AC and SR=1/2AC (ii)PQ=SR (iii) PQRS is a parallelogram 22. ABCD is a rhombus and P, Q, R, and S are the mid- points of the sides AB, BC, CD, and DA respectively. Show that the quadrilateral PQRS is a rectangle. 23. ABCD is a rectangle and P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of the sides AB, BC, CD, and DA respectively. Show that the quadrilateral PQRS is a rhombus. 24. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC, BD is a diagonal, and E is the mid-point of AD. A line is drawn through E parallel to AB intersecting BC at F (see Fig. 8.30). Show that F is the mid-point of BC. 25. In a parallelogram ABCD, E and F are the mid-points of sides AB and CD respectively (see Fig. 8.31). Show that the line segments AF and EC trisect the diagonal BD. 26. Show that the line segments joining the mid-points of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisect each other. 27. ABC is a triangle right angled at C. A line through the mid-point M of hypotenuse AB and parallel to BC intersects AC at D. Show that (i)D is the mid-point of AC (ii)MD⊥AC (iii) CM = MA = ½ AB 28. ABCD is a square E, F, G, and H are points on AB, BC, CD, and DA respectively, such that AE=BF=CG=DH. Prove that EFGH is a square. 29. ABCD is a rhombus, EABF is a straight line such that EA=AB=BF. Prove that ED and FC when produced meet at right angles. 30. ABCD is a parallelogram, AD is produced to E so that DE=DC and EC produced meets AB produced in F. prove that BF=BC. 31. In a parallelogram, show that the angle bisectors of two adjacent angles intersect at right angles. 32. ABCD is a parallelogram. If the bisectors DP and CP of angle D and C meet at P on side AB, then show that p is the mid-point of side AB.