Coordinate-based classification of quadrilateral
Using coordinate calculations, we can decide whether a quadrilateral is a square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, or another shape.
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Teacher explanation
A coordinate sketch alone is not enough to name a quadrilateral. We must compare side lengths and, when needed, check whether adjacent sides are perpendicular or opposite sides are parallel. This makes the classification exact instead of visual guesswork.
Example
The points (0, 0), (4, 0), (4, 3), and (0, 3) form a rectangle because opposite sides are equal and parallel, but adjacent sides are not equal.
Simple analogy
Measure first, name later.
Common confusion
Students often call every neat rectangle a square or use only one feature to name the shape.
Exam tip
Check the required condition for the shape you want to name. Equal sides alone do not always mean a square.
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