Question

for a craft project, two equilateral triangles are taped together to create a quadrilateral. what is the quadrilateral?

rhombus
rectangle
trapezoid
square

Explanation:

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Identify the properties of the component shapes

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{Let the side length of each equilateral triangle be } s.
\]
An equilateral triangle has three congruent sides of length \(s\).

Analyze the shared boundary

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{The two triangles share a common side along the dashed line.}
\]
Since the triangles are congruent equilateral triangles, the shared side also has length \(s\).

Determine the side lengths of the resulting quadrilateral

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{The outer boundary of the quadrilateral consists of } 4 \text{ segments of length } s.
\]
A quadrilateral with four congruent sides is defined as a rhombus.
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<mcq-correct>rhombus</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>rectangle</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>trapezoid</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>square</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the properties of the component shapes

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{Let the side length of each equilateral triangle be } s.
\]
An equilateral triangle has three congruent sides of length \(s\).

Analyze the shared boundary

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{The two triangles share a common side along the dashed line.}
\]
Since the triangles are congruent equilateral triangles, the shared side also has length \(s\).

Determine the side lengths of the resulting quadrilateral

Using the Equilateral Triangle Properties knowledge point
\[
\text{The outer boundary of the quadrilateral consists of } 4 \text{ segments of length } s.
\]
A quadrilateral with four congruent sides is defined as a rhombus.
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<mcq-correct>rhombus</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>rectangle</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>trapezoid</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>square</mcq-option>
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