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ADJACENT SIDES
Adjacent Sides
Definition Of Adjacent Sides
Any two sides that share a common end point or vertex are called as Adjacent Sides.
Examples of Adjacent Sides
Sides AB and AC are adjacent as they meet at the common end point A.
Video Examples: Adjacent Sides
Solved Example on Adjacent Sides
Ques: Which of the following is a pair of adjacent sides in the figure shown?
Choices:
A. AB and AD
B. AB and EF
C. AB and HG
D. AB and CD
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: Adjacent sides share a common end point or vertex.
Step 2: So, sides AB and AD are adjacent as they share the common end point A.
Quick Summary
- Adjacent sides share a vertex.
- They form an angle at the vertex.
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🍎 Teacher Insights
Use physical manipulatives like straws or pattern blocks to demonstrate adjacent sides. Have students identify adjacent sides in real-world objects.🎓 Prerequisites
- Points
- Lines
- Line Segments
- Vertex
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: Which of the following side pairs are adjacent in a square ABCD?
Q2: In a pentagon ABCDE, which side is adjacent to side DE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a vertex?
A: A vertex is a point where two or more line segments or edges meet.
Q: Can any two sides be adjacent?
A: No, they must share a common endpoint (vertex) to be considered adjacent.