Regular Polygons & Symmetry

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a closed plane figure made up of line segments where all sides and angles are equal.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.

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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 hexagon have?

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A hexagon has 6 sides.

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What is the difference between a regular and an irregular polygon?

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A regular polygon has all sides and angles equal, while an irregular polygon does not.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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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.