Classifying Polygons

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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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True or False: A polygon must have at least three sides.

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True

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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

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Three (a triangle).

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Define a triangle.

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Define a quadrilateral.

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with five sides and five angles.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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True or False: All quadrilaterals are polygons.

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True

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Which of the following is not a polygon: Circle, Triangle, Square?

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Circle (it is not a closed figure made of straight line segments).

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What do you call a polygon with all sides and angles equal?

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Regular polygon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is an irregular polygon?

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An irregular polygon is a polygon that does not have all sides and angles equal.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1