Classify Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments. The segments are called sides, and the points where the sides meet are called vertices.

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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What defines a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two sets of parallel sides.

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What are the properties of a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle that has all four sides equal in length.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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How can you identify a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a parallelogram with all four sides of equal length.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has four right angles, while a rhombus does not necessarily have right angles but has all sides equal.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

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The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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How many sides does a pentagon have?

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A pentagon has five sides.