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 triangle?

Back

A triangle is a polygon with three sides, three angles, and the sum of its interior angles is always 180 degrees.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

Back

A quadrilateral has four sides.

Front

What is the name of a polygon with five sides?

Back

A polygon with five sides is called a pentagon.

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What is the difference between a regular and an irregular polygon?

Back

A regular polygon has all sides and angles equal, while an irregular polygon has sides and angles that are not all the same.

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Can a shape with curved sides be a polygon?

Back

No, a polygon must have straight sides; shapes with curved sides are not considered polygons.

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What is the name of a polygon with six sides?

Back

A polygon with six sides is called a hexagon.

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How many sides does an octagon have?

Back

An octagon has eight sides.

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

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

Front

Is a circle a polygon? Why or why not?

Back

No, a circle is not a polygon because it has curved sides and is not formed by straight line segments.