What are four similarities. Between a rectangle and parallelogram

Similarities between Rectangle & Parallelogram:

both are quadrilaterals

opposite sides of both shapes are parallel to each other

both have four sides (four-sided figure)

opposite sides of both shapes are of equal length

To find the perimeter of a rectangle, just add up all the lengths of the sides:

Perimeter = L + w + L + w

= 2L + 2w

To find the area of a rectangle, just multiply the length times the width:

Area = L x w

To find the perimeter of a parallelogram, just add up all the lengths of the sides:

Perimeter = a + b + a + b

= 2a + 2b

To find the area of a parallelogram, just multiply the base length (b) times the height (h):

Area = b x h

Learn more about the properties of a parallelogram and properties of a rectangle from CoolMath.com.

Friday, March 11 2016