Naming Polygons

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

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 quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and the sum of its interior angles is 360 degrees.

Front

What is the name of a polygon with eight sides?

Back

An octagon.

Front

How many sides does a pentagon have?

Back

A pentagon has five sides.

Front

What is a heptagon?

Back

A heptagon is a polygon with seven sides.

Front

Can a shape with curved sides be a polygon?

Back

No, a polygon must have straight sides.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between regular and irregular polygons?

Back

Regular polygons have all sides and angles equal, while irregular polygons do not.

Front

What is a decagon?

Back

A decagon is a polygon with ten sides.

Front

How many sides does a dodecagon have?

Back

A dodecagon has twelve sides.