How is a rectangle different from a square?

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A A rectangle has no corners.
B A rectangle has 3 sides instead of 4.
C A rectangle has opposite sides equal, but a square has all 4 sides equal.
D A rectangle is a 3D shape.

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Answer: C. A rectangle has opposite sides equal, but a square has all 4 sides equal.

Both shapes have 4 sides and 4 corners, but only a square must have all 4 sides equal in length.

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