Polygon or Not?

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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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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the characteristics of a polygon?

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A polygon must have at least three sides, be closed, and have straight sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a regular polygon?

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

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Can a circle be considered a polygon? Why or why not?

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No, a circle cannot be considered a polygon because it is not made up of straight line segments.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a concave polygon?

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A concave polygon is a polygon that has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a convex polygon?

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A convex polygon is a polygon where all interior angles are less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a simple polygon and a complex polygon?

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A simple polygon does not intersect itself, while a complex polygon does intersect itself.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the formula for calculating the sum of interior angles of a polygon?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon can be calculated using the formula (n-2) * 180 degrees, where n is the number of sides.