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 XY: ( -6,2), ( - 4,7) | 7- 2/- 4-( -6) | 5/2 |
| Slope of WV: ( 1, -2), ( 3,5) | 5-( - 2)/3- 1 | 7/2 |
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.