Which statement best describes the difference between a rectangle and a square?A rectangle has four straight sides, while a square has five straight sides.A rectangle has two pairs of sides that are each equal in length, and a square has four sides that are equal in length.A rectangle has only two right angles, while a square has four right angles.A rectangle is a quadrilateral, but a square is a polygon.
Question
Which statement best describes the difference between a rectangle and a square?A rectangle has four straight sides, while a square has five straight sides.A rectangle has two pairs of sides that are each equal in length, and a square has four sides that are equal in length.A rectangle has only two right angles, while a square has four right angles.A rectangle is a quadrilateral, but a square is a polygon.
Solution
The statement that best describes the difference between a rectangle and a square is: "A rectangle has two pairs of sides that are each equal in length, and a square has four sides that are equal in length."
Here's why:
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A rectangle and a square both have four straight sides, not five. So, the first statement is incorrect.
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The second statement is correct. A rectangle has two pairs of sides that are equal in length, meaning the opposite sides of a rectangle are equal. On the other hand, a square has all four sides equal in length.
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Both a rectangle and a square have four right angles, not just two. So, the third statement is incorrect.
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Both a rectangle and a square are quadrilaterals (a type of polygon with four sides). So, the fourth statement is incorrect.
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