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2D shapes Polygons Symmetry Parallel lines Angles Types of anglesHere we will learn about a rhombus, including what it is and how to identify it.
Students will first learn about a rhombus as part of geometry in 4 th grade.
A rhombus is a geometric shape with the following properties:
For example,
Let’s look at each of the properties of a rhombus.
Since a rhombus is a type of quadrilateral, it has four sides. All the sides are equal lengths (congruent). This can be shown with a tick mark on each side or with given measurements. Since all the sides of a rhombus are equal, it is an equilateral quadrilateral.
The sides of a rhombus come together at points called vertices. Since there are four sides, there are four vertices.
Since a rhombus is a type of parallelogram, the opposite sides will be the same distance apart and never intersect.
Since the pairs of opposite sides are parallel, the opposite angles formed are congruent. The curved lines within the angles are used to show equivalence.
Since a four sided polygon will always have four vertices, these properties can be combined under the property of four equal sides when classifying.
Since the two pairs of opposite parallel sides create two congruent opposite angles, these properties can be combined under the property of two pairs of opposite parallel sides when classifying.
Finally, a square is a special type of rhombus. The square shape fits all the properties of a rhombus.
Note on vocabulary: More than one rhombus can be called ‘rhombuses’ or ‘rhombi.’
How does this relate to 3 rd grade math to 6 th grade math?
In order to identify a rhombus:
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DOWNLOAD FREEIs the shape a rhombus?
The shape has four equal sides.
2Decide if the shape has two pairs of opposite parallel sides.
The opposite sides are the same distance apart and will never intersect.
The shape is a rhombus.
Is the shape a rhombus?
Look for a shape with four equal sides.
The shape has four equal sides.
Decide if the shape has two pairs of opposite parallel sides.
The opposite sides are the same distance apart and will never intersect.
The shape is a rhombus. It is also classified as a square.
Is the shape a rhombus?
Look for a shape with four equal sides.
The shape does NOT have four equal sides.
The shape is NOT a rhombus.
The sides of a polygon are 7 \, cm, 7 \, cm, 7 \, cm, and 7 \, cm , and the opposite sides are parallel. Is the shape a rhombus?
Look for a shape with four equal sides.
The shape has four equal sides.
Decide if the shape has two pairs of opposite parallel sides.
Yes, the statement says “opposite sides are parallel.”
The shape is a rhombus.
Note: We don’t know anything about the angles, so the overall form of the rhombus is not clear. It could be…
Or any other angle measurements between 0^{\circ} and 180^{\circ}.
How many rhombuses are formed by the geometric shape?
Look for a shape with four equal sides.
The shapes highlighted have four equal sides.
Decide if the shape has two pairs of opposite parallel sides.
The opposite sides are the same distance apart and will never intersect.
There are 4 rhombuses in the geometric shape.
How many rhombuses are in the image below?
Look for a shape with four equal sides.
The shape of the road sign highlighted has four equal sides.
Decide if the shape has two pairs of opposite parallel sides.
The opposite sides are the same distance apart and will never intersect.
There is one rhombus in the image.
In order to calculate the perimeter and area of a rhombus:
A rhombus has a side length of 6.7 \, cm. What is the perimeter?
Identify the side lengths and the height.
A rhombus has 4 equal sides, so all sides are 6.7 \, cm. The height is not needed to calculate perimeter.
Calculate.
Perimeter is the distance around the outside of the rhombus, so add each side.
6.7+6.7+6.7+6.7=26.8 \, cm
What is the area of the rhombus?
Identify the side lengths and the height.
The sides of the rhombus are 10.2 \, cm and the height is 8.1 \, cm.
Calculate.
Area is the space within a rhombus, which is found by multiplying the base and height.
10.2 \times 8.1 = 82.62 \, cm^2
1. Which geometric shape is a rhombus?
Thinking about the properties, a rhombus has 4 sides, so it can’t be this shape:
The side lengths of a rhombus are equal, so it cannot be these two shapes:
The opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel:
This shape is a rhombus:
2. Which geometric shape is a rhombus?
Thinking about the properties, a rhombus has sides of equal length, so it can’t be these two shapes:
The opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel, so it can’t be this shape:
Note: This shape also only has 3 sides and a rhombus has 4.
This shape is a rhombus:
3. Is this shape a rhombus? Why or why not?
No, it does not have 4 sides and 4 right angles.
Yes, it has 4 equal sides and pairs of parallel sides.
No, it does not have 4 equal sides and pairs of parallel sides.
Yes, it has 4 sides and 4 right angles.
A rhombus must have 4 equal sides…
and pairs of parallel sides.
This shape is a rhombus.
4. The sides of a polygon are: 4 \, m, 4 \, m, 4 \, m, 4 \, m, 4 \, m, and 4 \, m , and the opposite sides are parallel. Is the shape a rhombus? Why?
Yes, it has all equal sides.
No, it does not have all equal sides.
Yes, it has exactly four sides.
No, it does not have exactly four sides.
The shape has six equal sides. The shape is a hexagon, not a rhombus.
5. How many rhombuses are formed by the geometric shape?
The shapes highlighted have four equal sides and the opposite sides are parallel.
There are 3 rhombuses in the geometric shape.
6. How many rhombuses are in the flag of the state of Arkansas?
The shapes highlighted have four equal sides and the opposite sides are parallel.
There are 2 rhombuses in the flag.
7. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?
12.5 ft
25 ft
50 ft
156.25 ft
A rhombus has 4 equal sides, so all sides are 12.5 ft .
Perimeter is the distance around the outside of the rhombus, so add each side.
12.5 + 12.5 + 12.5 + 12.5 = 50 ft
8. What is the area of the rhombus?
17 m
36 m
34 m
72 m
The sides of the rhombus are 9 m and the height is 8 m.
Area is the space within a rhombus, which is found by multiplying the base and height.
9 × 8 = 72 m^2
The perimeter is the distance around the outside of a rhombus, so you can add all the sides or multiply one side length by 4. The perimeter is measured in units.
Perimeter = a + a + a + a OR Perimeter = 4a
The area of the rhombus is the space inside the rhombus and is calculated by multiplying the base times the height. The area is measured in square units.
Area of rhombus = b × h
All four angles always add to be 360 degrees in total.
Yes, no matter the length of the diagonals, the diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at 90 degree angles.
Yes, a rhombus is a special case of a parallelogram. It is a parallelogram that has all congruent sides.
A lozenge is another name for a certain type of rhombus. It has two acute angles and two obtuse angles.
Rhombus comes from the ancient greek word ‘rhombos.’
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