Naming Polygons

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed shape made up of straight lines.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Is a circle a polygon?

Back

No, a circle is not a polygon because it does not have straight sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How many sides does a triangle have?

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3 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 4 sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with 5 sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is an octagon?

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An octagon is a polygon with 8 sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What do we call a polygon with 7 sides?

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A heptagon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

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No, polygons can only have straight sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the smallest polygon?

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The triangle, which has 3 sides.

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