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Introduction:

  • We're all familiar with planar figures with sides defined by straight line segments, which are known as Polygons.

  • The word polygon comes from the Greek language. 

  • It refers to a figure with a lot of angles, meaning a lot of sides. 

  • Quadrilaterals are squares, rectangles, and other four-sided geometric shapes produced by the union of four line segments.

  • A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.


Examples of Quadrilaterals:


Quadrilaterals

Parallelograms:

  • A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with parallel and equal opposite sides.

  • Parallelograms include a rectangle, a rhombus, and a square.

  • A trapezium is a quadrilateral with one pair of opposite sides that are parallel to one other. As a result, it isn't a parallelogram.

  • The opposite sides of each pair are equal and parallel.


Parallelogram

In the diagram,

  • Opposite Sides: 

ABDC and ADBC 

AB=DC and AD=BC

  • Opposite Angles are Equal.

From figure,

A^=C^ and B^=D^

  • Diagonals of a Parallelogram Bisect Each Other.


Parallelogram Diagonals

In the diagram, 

OD=OB and OA=OC

  • Each diagonal divides the parallelogram into two congruent triangles.


Congruent Triagles of Parallelogram
 

In the diagram, 

ABCCDA

ABDCDB


Opposite Sides of a Quadrilateral:


Opposite Sides of Quadrilateral

  • Two sides of a quadrilateral, which have no common point, are called opposite sides.

  • In the diagram, AB and DC is one pair of opposite sides.

  • DC and BC is the other pair of opposite side


Consecutive Sides of a Quadrilateral:

  • Two sides of a quadrilateral, which have a common end point, are called consecutive sides. 

  • In the diagram,

AB and BC is one pair of consecutive sides.

BC,CD;CD,DAand DA,ABare the other three pairs of consecutive sides.


Opposite Angles of a Quadrilateral:

  • Two angles, which do not include a side in their intersection, are called the opposite angles of a quadrilateral.

  • In the diagram,

A^ and C^ is one pair of opposite angles, B^ and D^ are another pair of opposite angles.


Consecutive angles of a quadrilateral:

  • Two angles of a quadrilateral, which include a side in their intersection, are called consecutive angles.

  • In the diagram,

A^ and B^ is one pair of consecutive angles, B^,C^;C^D^ and D^A^ are other three pairs of consecutive angles.


Theorem 1:

Statement:

  • The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

  • If two sides of a triangle are unequal, the longer side has the greater angle opposite to it.

  • ABCD is a parallelogram in which diagonals AC and BD intersect each other at O.


Consecutive angles of Parallelogram

To prove:

The diagonals AC and BD bisect eacB^ and D^ areh other that is,

AO=OC and

BO=DO.

Proof:

ABCD (By definition of parallelogram) 

AC is a transversal.

OA^B=OC^D ..... (i) (Alternate angles are equal in a parallelogram)

Also,

AB=DC (Opposite sides are equal in a parallelogram) 

Now in ΔAOB and $\Delta COD

AB=DC (Opposite sides of parallelogram are equal)

OA^B=OC^D (Proved by (i))

AO^B=CO^D (Vertically opposite angles are equal)

Therefore,

AOB  COD (AAS Congruency condition)

Therefore,

AO=OC and BO=OD(corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent) that is the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.


Sufficient Conditions for a Quadrilateral to be a Parallelogram:

We can state the defining property of a parallelogram as follows:

"If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite sides are equal".

Converse: 

"If both pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram".

  • For a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram, the converse assertion given above is a necessary condition.

  • Similarly, for a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram, we can establish the following two requirements;

  1. "If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram".

  2. "If either pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal and parallel, the quadrilateral is a parallelogram".


Theorem 2 :

Statement:

If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.


Consecutive angles of Parallelogram

Given:

ABCD is a quadrilateral in which diagonals AC and BD  intersect at O such that AO=OC and BO=OD.

To prove:

ABCD is a parallelogram.

Proof:

In triangles AOBand COD,

 AO=CO (Given)

BO=OD (Given)

AO^B=CO^D (Vertically opposite angles are equal)

Therefore,

ΔAOB  ΔCOD (SAS Congruency condition)

Therefore,

OA^B=OC^D (cpct)

Since these are alternate angles made by the transversal AC intersecting AB and CD

Therefore,

ABCD

Similarly,

ADBC

Hence, ABCDis a parallelogram.


Theorem 3:

Statement:

A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if one pair of opposite sides are equal and parallel.


Diagonal of a Parallelogram

Given:

ABCD is a quadrilateral in which ABCDand AB=CD.

To prove:

ABCD is a parallelogram.

Construction:

Join AC.

Proof:

In triangles ABC and  ADC

AB=CD (Given)

BA^C=AC^D (Alternate angles are equal)

AC=AC (Common side)

Therefore,

ΔABC  ΔCDA (SAS Congruency condition)

BC^A=DA^C (Corresponding parts of corresponding triangles) 

Since these are alternate angles, 

ABCD

Thus, in the quadrilateral ABCD, ABCD and ADBC

Therefore, ABCD is a parallelogram.


Special Parallelograms:

  • The set of parallelograms includes rectangles, rhombuses, and squares. 

  • The following is a possible definitions for each of these:

A is a parallelogram that is both equilateral and equiangular. As a result, a square can be both a rectangle and a rhombus.

  • The relationships between the special parallelograms can be visualized in the diagram below:


Special Parallelograms

  • Because every rectangle and rhombus must be a parallelogram, they're depicted as subsets of a parallelogram, and because a square is both a rectangle and a rhombus, it's represented by the overlapping shaded part.


Rectangle:

A rectangle is a parallelogram with one of its angles as a right angle.


Rectangle

In the above figure,

Let, A^=90

Since,

ADBC,

A^+B^=180

(Sum of interior angles on the same side of transversal AB)

Therefore,

B^=90

Here,

ABCD and A^=90 (Given)

Therefore,

A^+D^=180

   D^=90

   C^=90

Corollary: Each of the four angles of a rectangle is a right angle. 


Rhombus:

A rhombus is a parallelogram with a pair of its consecutive sides equal. 


Rhombus

ABCD is a rhombus in which AB=BC.

Since a rhombus is a parallelogram, 

AB=DC and BC=AD

 Thus, AB=BC=CD=AD

Corollary: All the four sides of a rhombus are equal (congruent). 


Square:

A square is a rectangle with a pair of its consecutive sides equal.


Square

Since square is a rectangle, each angle of a rectangle is a right angle and AB=DC, BC=CD

Thus,

 AB=BC=CD=AD

Each of the four angles of a square is a right angle and each of the four sides is of the same length.


Theorem 4:

Statement:

The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length.


Diagonals of a Rectangle

Given:

ABCD is a rectangle.

AC and BDare diagonals.

To prove:

AC=BD

Proof:

Let, A^=90 (By definition of rectangle)

A^+B^=180 (Consecutive interior angle)

A^=B^=90

Now in triangles, ABD and ABC,

AB=AB (Common side)

A^=B^=90 (Each angle is a right angle) 

AD=BC (Opposite sides of parallelogram)

Therefore,

ΔABD  ΔBAC

Therefore,

BD=AC (Corresponding parts of corresponding triangles) 

Hence the theorem is proved.


Converse of Theorem 4:

Statement:

If two diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, it is a rectangle.


Diagonals of Rectangle

Given:

ABCD is a parallelogram in which AC=BD.

To prove:

Parallelogram ABCD is a rectangle.

Proof:

In triangles ABC and DBC,

AB=DC (Opposite sides of parallelogram) 

BC=BC (Common side)

AC=BD (Given)

Therefore,

ΔABC  ΔDCB (SSS congruency condition)

Therefore,

AB^C=DC^B (Corresponding parts of corresponding triangles)

But these angles are consecutive interior angles on the same side of transversal BC and ABDC.

Therefore,

AB^C+DC^B=180

But, 

AB^C=DC^B

Therefore,

AB^C=DC^B=90

Therefore, by definition of rectangle, parallelogram ABCD is a rectangle.

Hence the theorem is proved.


Theorem 5:

Statement:

The diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other.


Diagonals of Rhombus

Given:

ABCD is a rhombus. 

Diagonal AC and BD intersect at O.

To prove:

ACand BD bisect each other at right angles.

Proof:

A rhombus is a parallelogram such that  

AB = DC = AD = BC ......(i)

Also the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. 

Hence,

BO=DO and AO=OC ......(ii) 

Now, compare triangles AOB and AOD,

AB=AD (From (i) above)

BO=DO (From (ii) above)

AO = AO (Common side)

Therefore,

ΔAOB  ΔAOD (SSS congruency condition)

Therefore,

AO^B=AO^D (Corresponding parts of corresponding parts)

 BD is a straight line segment.

Therefore,

AO^B+AO^D=180

But,

AO^B=AO^D (Proved)

Therefore,

AO^B=AO^D=1802

AO^B=AO^D=90

That is, the diagonals bisect at right angles. 

Hence the theorem is proved.


Converse of Theorem 5

Statement:

If the diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular then it is a rhombus.

Given:

ABCD is a parallelogram in which AC and BD are perpendicular to each other.


Diagonals of Rhombus

To prove:

ABCD is a rhombus.

Proof:

Let AC and BD intersect at right angles at O.

AO^B=90

In triangles AOD and COD,

AO=OC (Diagonals bisect each other) 

OD=OD (Common side)

AO^D=CO^D=90 (Given)

Therefore,

ΔAOD  ΔCOD (SAS congruency condition)

AD=DC

That is, the adjacent sides are equal.

Therefore, by definition, ABCD is a rhombus.

Hence the theorem is proved.


Theorem 6:

Statement:

The diagonals of a square are equal and perpendicular to each other.


Diagonals of Square

Given:

ABCD is a square.

AC and BD are diagonals intersecting at O.

To prove:

AC=BD and ACBD

Proof:

AB=AD (Sides of a square are equal)

ABDC (Opposite sides of a square are parallel)

Therefore,

ABCD is parallelogram with consecutive sides equal. 

Hence, ABCD is a rhombus. (By definition)

Since, the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other,

ACBD

Therefore,

ABCD is a parallelogram.

AB=AD and A^=90

Therefore, ABCD is a rectangle with a pair of its consecutive sides equal.

Since the diagonals of a rectangle are equal, AC=BD

Therefore,

Diagonal AC = Diagonal BD and ACBD

Hence, the theorem is proved.


Converse of Theorem 6:

Statement:

If in a parallelogram, the diagonals are equal and perpendicular, then it is a square.


Diagonals of Square

Given:

ABCD is a parallelogram. 

AC=BD and ACBD

To prove:

ABCD is a square.

Proof:

Since the diagonals AC and BD are equal,

ABCD is a rectangle  - - - - (i) 

(Diagonal property of rectangle)

Since the diagonals are perpendicular to each other. 

ABCD is a rhombus.

Therefore,

AB=AD - - - - (ii)

ABCD is a rectangle. (From (i))

With consecutive sides equal. (From (ii))

Therefore,

ABCD is a square. (By definition of a square)

 Hence, the theorem is proved.


The Mid-point Theorem:

Parallel lines and Triangles

So far, we've proved a number of parallelogram theorems. Now let's use these theorems to prove a few interesting and helpful triangle facts.

Statement:

"The line segment joining the mid-points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to half of it".


Mid-point Theorem

Given:

In ΔABC

AB=DBand AE=EC

To prove:

  1. DEBC

  2. DE=12BC

Construction:

Analysis for construction shows that you need to draw CFBD.

A parallelogram with DB and BC as consecutive sides. 

Proof:

In triangles, ADE and CEF,

AE=EC (Given)

AE^D=CE^F (Vertically opposite angles)

DA^E=EC^F (Alternate angles, ADCF by construction)

Therefore,

ΔADE  ΔCFE (ASA Congruency test)

Therefore, 

AD=CF and DE=EF (Corresponding parts of corresponding triangles) 

But

AD=DB (Given)

Therefore,

DB = CF .....(i) 

(AD is equal to both DBand CF

In quadrilateral DBCF,

DB=CF and DBCF

Therefore,

DBCF is a parallelogram. (By definition of parallelogram)

Therefore,

DF=BC (Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal) 

and 

DF  BC .....(ii)

But

DE=EF (Proved above)  

and

DF=DE+EF

DF=2DE

and DF=BC (From (ii))

Therefore,

 BC=2DE or

DE=12BC

Hence, the theorem is proved.


Converse of Mid-point Theorem:

Statement:

A straight line drawn through the mid-point of one side and parallel to another side of a triangle bisects the third side.


Converse of Mid-point Theorem

Given:

ΔABC in which D is the mid-point of AB and DE  BC.

To prove:

E is the mid-point of AC. That is, to prove AE=EC.

Construction:

Since DE  BC, we can complete a parallelogram with DB and BC as consecutive sides. 

Hence draw EF  parallel BD to meet DE produced at F.

Proof:

In quadrilateral DBCF,

DB  CF (By construction) 

DF  BC (Given)

Therefore,

DBCF is a parallelogram.

DB = CF .....(i) (Opposite sides of a parallelogram) 

But

DB = AD .....(ii) (Given)

Now, from (i) and (ii)

AD = CF

Now compare triangles, AED and CEF,

AD=CF

AE^D=EC^F (Vertically opposite angles)

DA^E=EC^F (Alternate angles, ADCF by construction)

Therefore,

ΔAED  ΔCEF (ASA Congruency test)

AE=EC( CPCT)

That is, E is the midpoint of AC

Hence, the theorem is proved.


Recall the above theorem and apply it to the diagram given.


Mid-points of Triangle

In the diagram if D is the mid-point of AB and DE is drawn parallel to BC, then E will be the midpoint of AC.

That is,

AE = EC

Now if AX is drawn parallel to BC, then also AE = EC if AD = DB.


Parallel lines

Now draw three parallel lines AD, BE, CF as shown in the figure. 

Draw a transversal t1 such that AB = BC.

Now draw another transversal t2.

Measure DE and EF

We will get find that DE = EF and AB = BC

In the diagram, AD,BEand CF are three parallel lines.

AB and BC are equal intercepts made on t1.

If any transversal is drawn, the intercepts made on it will also be equal.


The Intercept Theorem:

Statement:

If there are three or more parallel lines and the intercepts made by them on one transversal are equal, the corresponding intercepts of any transversal are also equal.


Intercept of Parallel lines

Given:

lmn

P is a transversal intersecting l,m and n at A,B and C respectively such that AB = BC.

Q is another transversal drawn to cut l,m and n at D,E and F respectively. 

DE and EF are the intercepts made on q.

To prove:

DE = EF

Construction:

Draw a line through E parallel to p intersecting l in G,n in H respectively.

Proof:

AGBE (Given)

GEAB (By construction) 

Therefore,

AGEB is a parallelogram.

Therefore,

GE = AB .....(i) (Opposite sides of parallelogram)

Similarly, BEHC is a parallelogram.

Therefore,

EH = BC .....(ii) (Opposite sides of parallelogram)

But 

AB = BC (Given)

From (i) and (ii)

GE = EH

Now, compare triangles GED and EFH

GE = EH (Proved)

GE^D=FE^H (Vertically opposite angles)

DG^E=FH^E (Alternate angles, GDFH by construction)

Therefore,

ΔGED  ΔHEF (ASA Congruency test)

Therefore,

DE = EF  (Corresponding parts of corresponding triangles)

Hence, the theorem is proved. 


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Class 9 Maths Quadrilaterals Notes

Introduction

The chapter has been introduced with the revision of triangles, which consists of three angles. Similarly, a quadrilateral is a figure which consists of four angles, four sides with four different lengths. These figures have certain properties, which can be explained in the rest of the chapter. Certain things like a blackboard, book, table, etc., can be taken as examples for these quadrilaterals to get a clear idea about these figures for the students.


Angle Sum Property of The Quadrilateral

In this section, one of the basic properties of the quadrilateral is explained. It is known as additive property. According to this property, the sum of all angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360°. It means a complete angle of a circle. 


Types of Quadrilaterals

As of now, it is clear that what is a quadrilateral and what is its angle sum property. Then it is important to explore more about the quadrilaterals and their types. According to 9th Class, Maths Notes Chapter 8, we have five major types of quadrilaterals. They are,

The trapezium is a figure of quadrilateral where a single pair of sites are parallel to each other.

A parallelogram is another type of quadrilateral where both the pairs are parallel to each other.

The rectangle is the third classification of quadrilaterals. It has a right angle, which is equal to 90°.

The rhombus is a quadrilateral figure in which all the sides are equal.

Square is also a type of quadrilateral that combines the features of both rectangle and rhombus. It means that the Square has all equal sides along with an angle of 90°.


Properties of Parallelogram 

Class 9 Quadrilaterals Notes has explained various properties of the most parallelogram by using theorems along with the proofs. Those properties of a parallelogram are,

  • A diagonal of a parallelogram can divide it into two congruent triangles.

  • In a parallelogram, the opposite sides are equal.

  • It is similar to the above property. If the opposite sides are equal to each other in a quadrilateral, then the quadrilateral is said to be a parallelogram.

  • Along with the sides, the parallelogram has other properties called opposite angles equal.

  • If two diagonals are drawn in a parallelogram, then those two will bisect each other.

  • If the above condition applies in a quadrilateral, then that is also known as a parallelogram, and the diagonals also bisect each other.

  • If the diagonals are drawn in a rhombus, then the diagonals are perpendicular to each other.


Another Condition For A Quadrilateral To Be A Parallelogram

Quadrilaterals Notes Class 9 specifies another condition for a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram. According to this condition, if a figure of Quadrilaterals has opposite sides equal and parallel with each other, then also it is called a parallelogram. So far it is understood that any of the conditions may get satisfied, from now an additional condition which satisfies both criteria.


Midpoint Theorem 

Quadrilaterals Class 9 Notes has brought a new theorem called midpoint theorem in the last section of the chapter before summary. According to this theorem, the students realized that if a line segment joins two sides of the triangle, it is parallel to the third side of the triangle. It is proved easily with the help of a diagram. Class 9 Maths Chapter 8 Notes also proves the converse of the theorem. This theorem is known as the exact midpoint theorem. According to this theorem, the line drawn to the midpoint of one side of the triangle is parallel to the other side and bisects the third side.

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Conclusion

The Class 9 CBSE Maths Chapter 8, "Quadrilaterals," is a vital part of your mathematics education. Our free PDF download provides you with comprehensive notes and solutions for a deeper understanding of the topic. You've learned about different types of quadrilaterals, their properties, and how to solve problems related to them. These notes are a valuable resource to help you prepare for your exams and gain confidence in your math skills. Understanding quadrilaterals is not only a fundamental concept in geometry but also a building block for more advanced math topics. So, make the most of these notes to enhance your mathematical knowledge and perform well in your exams.


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FAQs on Quadrilaterals Class 9 Notes CBSE Maths Chapter 8 (Free PDF Download)

1. How to study quadrilaterals Class 9?

Start by understanding the basics, you can refer to Class 9 Chapter 8 - Quadrilaterals Solutions Vedantu.


Practice solving problems, you can do this by solving  Class 9 Chapter 8 Quadrilaterals Important Questions Vedantu

2. Which shape is the polygon?

A polygon is any 2-dimensional shape formed with straight lines. Triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons are all examples of polygons. 

3. What is a quadrilateral triangle?

A quadrilateral is a polygon with 4 sides (such as a rectangle), which means a “4-sided figure with 3 sides”.

4. How to increase our score in CBSE examinations?

CBSE test papers mainly test the understanding of the students. So aclear explanation for every step would help you score more. As the Quadrilateral chapter involves long steps of proof, the reasons for every conclusion has to be stated neatly and clearly. Presentation in an organized manner can give a further push to your grades.

5. How to avoid silly mistakes?

Paying attention to the theorems and their usage in the notes provided would minimize the silly mistakes. A clear understanding of the steps involved and practice is the key. Going through the NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Chapter 8 would clear all your dangling doubts and would learn a lot of alternative steps.

6. What is the relation between square, Rectangle, and Rhombus?

A Square is a Rectangle and a Rhombus. But Rhombus and Rectangle are not Squares. 

7. What is the relation between a trapezium and a parallelogram?

A parallelogram is a trapezium but a trapezium is not a parallelogram.