2-D Shapes - Vertices and Sides

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What is a vertex?

Back

A vertex is a point where two or more lines meet. In shapes, it is a corner.

Front

How many vertices does a square have?

Back

A square has 4 vertices.

Front

How many sides does a triangle have?

Back

A triangle has 3 sides.

Front

What is a side in a shape?

Back

A side is a straight line that forms part of the boundary of a shape.

Front

How many sides does a rectangle have?

Back

A rectangle has 4 sides.

Front

How many vertices does a pentagon have?

Back

A pentagon has 5 vertices.

Front

How many sides does a hexagon have?

Back

A hexagon has 6 sides.

Front

What shape has 8 sides?

Back

An octagon has 8 sides.

Front

How many vertices does a circle have?

Back

A circle has 0 vertices.

Front

What is the relationship between sides and vertices in a shape?

Back

The number of vertices is usually equal to the number of sides in a polygon.