GCSE Maths Practice: triangles-and-quadrilaterals

Question 1 of 10

This question introduces quadrilaterals and their properties.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{How many sides does a quadrilateral have?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Count the sides carefully; four sides = quadrilateral.

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles. Examples include squares, rectangles, trapeziums, and rhombuses. Understanding the number of sides is fundamental for identifying different quadrilateral types. The sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral is 360°. Quadrilaterals appear in geometry diagrams, construction problems, and real-life objects like windows, tiles, and tables. Recognizing the number of sides allows students to classify quadrilaterals, calculate unknown angles, and understand symmetry. Practice drawing quadrilaterals and labeling sides and angles to reinforce understanding. This foundation is important for GCSE questions involving properties of polygons, interior and exterior angles, and shape classification.