Polygon or Not!

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What is a vertex in a polygon?

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A vertex is the point where two sides of a polygon meet.

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What defines a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Can a shape with curved lines be a polygon?

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No, a polygon cannot have curved lines.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a closed figure?

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A closed figure is a shape where all the sides connect to form a complete boundary.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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

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A polygon has straight sides and is closed, while a non-polygon may have curved sides or be open.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is an example of a polygon?

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Examples of polygons include triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a non-example of a polygon?

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A circle is a non-example of a polygon because it has curved lines.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How many sides does a triangle have?

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A triangle has three sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four 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 (a triangle).

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CCSS.2.G.A.1