Sufficient Condition for a Quadrilateral to be a Trapezium

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A trapezium, also known as a trapezoid in American English, is defined as a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides. The sufficient condition for a quadrilateral to be classified as a trapezium is the presence of these parallel sides. This distinction is crucial as it differentiates trapeziums from other types of quadrilaterals, which may not have any parallel sides. Understanding these definitions is essential for geometry studies and applications.

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  • Understanding of basic geometric shapes and definitions
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  • Knowledge of parallel lines and their significance in geometry
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what is the sufficient condition on a quadilateral to be a trapezium ?
 
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