Naming 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 polygon?

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Polygons have straight sides, are closed shapes, and do not intersect themselves.

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What is the name of a polygon with three sides?

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Triangle.

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What is the name of a polygon with four sides?

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Quadrilateral.

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What is the name of a polygon with five sides?

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Pentagon.

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What is the name of a polygon with six sides?

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Hexagon.

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What is the name of a polygon with eight sides?

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Octagon.

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What is the name of a polygon with ten sides?

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Decagon.

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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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What is an irregular polygon?

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