When you are given a rectangle but you are not told that the sides are parallel,can you use that property even though it's not stated?

Yes, even if it is not explicitly stated that the sides of the given shape are parallel, if the shape is described as a rectangle, it is implied that the sides are parallel. This is because a rectangle is defined as a quadrilateral with four right angles, which necessitates that the opposite sides are parallel. Therefore, you can use the property of parallel sides when working with a rectangle, even if it is not explicitly mentioned.

Yes, you can use the property that opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel, even if it is not explicitly stated. This property is a fundamental characteristic of rectangles and is implied by their definition as four-sided shapes with four right angles.