Naming Polygons

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments that connect to form a shape.

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What are the characteristics of a polygon?

Back

Polygons have straight sides, are closed shapes, and do not have curves or intersections.

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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?

Back

The minimum number of sides a polygon can have is three, which forms a triangle.

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What is a quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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What is a pentagon?

Back

A pentagon is a polygon with five sides.

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What is a hexagon?

Back

A hexagon is a polygon with six sides.

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What is the difference between regular and irregular polygons?

Back

Regular polygons have all sides and angles equal, while irregular polygons do not.

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Can a shape with curved sides be a polygon?

Back

No, a polygon cannot have curved sides; it must have straight sides.

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What is the name of a polygon with eight sides?

Back

An octagon.

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What is the name of a polygon with ten sides?

Back

A decagon.