Polygons & Congruence

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What is an irregular polygon?

Back

An irregular polygon is a polygon with different sides and different angles.

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What defines a regular polygon?

Back

A regular polygon has all sides and angles congruent.

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a 2-dimensional shape made of straight lines, and the shape is 'closed' (all the lines connect up).

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How many sides does a polygon need to have?

Back

A polygon must have at least three sides.

Front

Which of the following is not a polygon?

Back

A shape with curves or an open shape is not a polygon.

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What are the characteristics of a regular polygon?

Back

All sides are of equal length and all angles are equal.

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

Back

No, a polygon cannot have curved sides; all sides must be straight.

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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?

Back

The minimum number of sides a polygon can have is three (a triangle).

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What is the difference between regular and irregular polygons?

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

Front

Give an example of a regular polygon.

Back

An example of a regular polygon is a square.