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Dynamic trapezoid

A trapezoid is a 4-sided plane figure with a pair of parallel sides. (Note that this doesn't exclude having two pairs of parallel sides.) Move B to change the length of the first base. Move C to change the length of the second base. Move D to change the position of the second base. Move E to change the height. To gradually change a point, select the point and hold down an arrow key.
Can you make
  • a parallelogram?
  • a rhombus?
  • a rectangle?
  • a square?
Part of the textbook Measuring the World: Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers by Susan Addington and David Dennis. Copyright 2009.