Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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What are the characteristics of a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.

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What is the height of a triangle?

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The height of a triangle is the perpendicular distance from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.

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What is the difference between a polygon and a non-polygon?

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A polygon is a closed shape with straight sides, while a non-polygon may have curves or be open.

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What defines a closed shape in geometry?

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A closed shape is one where all the endpoints of the line segments connect, forming a complete boundary.

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What is an example of a non-polygon?

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A circle is an example of a non-polygon because it is not made of straight line segments.

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How can you identify a polygon?

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A polygon can be identified by checking if it has straight sides, is closed, and does not intersect itself.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and all angles equal.

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What is an irregular polygon?

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An irregular polygon is a polygon that does not have all sides and angles equal.