Naming Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed shape with straight sides.

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What is the name of a polygon with 3 sides?

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Triangle

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What is the name of a polygon with 4 sides?

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Quadrilateral

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What is the name of a polygon with 5 sides?

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Pentagon

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What is the name of a polygon with 6 sides?

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Hexagon

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What is the name of a polygon with 8 sides?

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Octagon

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What is the name of a polygon with 10 sides?

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Decagon

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Is a circle a polygon?

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

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Is a triangle a polygon?

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Yes, a triangle is a polygon because it has straight sides.

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What do we call a polygon with more than 10 sides?

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It is called a 'n-gon', where 'n' is the number of sides.

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