Polygons on the Coordinate Plane

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the characteristics of a rectangle?

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A rectangle has four sides, opposite sides are equal in length, and all angles are right angles (90 degrees).

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the coordinate plane?

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The coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the origin represent in the coordinate plane?

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The origin is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, represented by the ordered pair (0,0).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you find the length of a line segment between two points?

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Use the distance formula: Distance = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

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What is a vertex in a polygon?

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A vertex is a point where two sides of a polygon meet.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all sides: Perimeter = 2(length + width).

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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How can you determine if four points form a rectangle?

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Check if opposite sides are equal and if all angles are right angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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What is the significance of ordered pairs in the coordinate plane?

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Ordered pairs (x, y) represent the position of a point on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1