FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a rectangle?

It has two lengths and two widths
It has four equal sides
Its opposite sides are equal and parallel
Its angles are right angles

The correct answer is: It has four equal sides

The characteristic of a rectangle is defined by several properties related to its sides and angles. A rectangle has two pairs of equal sides, specifically two lengths and two widths, which characterizes its overall shape. The opposite sides are always equal in length and parallel, ensuring that the figure maintains its rectangular properties. Additionally, every angle in a rectangle measures 90 degrees, making all angles right angles. The option stating that a rectangle has four equal sides is a defining characteristic of a square, not a rectangle. While a square is indeed a special type of rectangle (where all sides are equal), a rectangle does not require all four sides to be equal; it only necessitates that opposite sides are equal. Thus, the correct answer highlights that having four equal sides is not a characteristic of a rectangle but rather of a square.