SOLUTION: Examine the following statements about rectangles. A. The opposite sides are parallel. B. The diagonals are perpendicular. C. The opposite sides are congruent. D. The diagonals

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Question 26069: Examine the following statements about rectangles.
A. The opposite sides are parallel.
B. The diagonals are perpendicular.
C. The opposite sides are congruent.
D. The diagonals are congruent.
a. Which of the above statements is NOT true for all rectangles?
b. Explain your answer by showing a sketch of a rectangle where the statement is true and another sketch where it is false.
I don't know which one is false..

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"B" is false. The diagonals do not have to be perpendicular.
Cheers,
Stan H.