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A '''rhombus''' is an equilateral quadrangle, which is a [[polygon]] having four sides of equal length. In non-academic contexts, its forms are called diamonds and [[square]]s.
A '''rhombus''' is an equilateral quadrangle, which is a [[polygon]] having four sides of equal length. In non-academic contexts, its forms are called diamonds and [[square]]s.
Its area is the product of its diagonals divided by two. Note that its diagonals are perpendicular to each other, and bisect each other.
Its area is the product of its diagonals divided by two. Note that its diagonals are [[perpendicular]] to each other, and bisect each other.
In symbolic form, the area of a rhombus having diagonals of lengths D<sub>1</sub> and D<sub>2</sub> is:
In symbolic form, the area of a rhombus having diagonals of lengths D<sub>1</sub> and D<sub>2</sub> is: