3. Tests for Parallelograms
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If both pairs of opposite sides are parallel, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
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Is It a Parallelogram? No.
A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if both pairs of opposite sides are parallel. Let's check if the sides are parallel.
| Side | Slope Formula | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| Slope of AD: ( -2,4), ( - 1,- 1) | - 1- 4/- 1-( - 2) | - 5 |
| Slope of BC: ( 5,4), ( 8, - 1) | -1- 4/8- 5 | - 5/3 |
The slopes of the opposite sides of our quadrilateral are not equal. Therefore, both pairs of opposite sides are not parallel. Our quadrilateral is not a parallelogram.