Regular and irregular 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 a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and angles equal.

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What is an irregular polygon?

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An irregular polygon is a polygon with sides and angles that are not all the same.

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How many sides does a heptagon have?

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A heptagon has 7 sides.

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How many sides does a pentagon have?

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A pentagon has 5 sides.

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What is an example of a regular polygon?

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An example of a regular polygon is a square.

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What is an example of an irregular polygon?

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An example of an irregular polygon is a shape with sides of different lengths, like a scalene triangle.

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What does it mean for a polygon to be congruent?

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Congruent means that the sides or angles are equal in measurement.

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

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No, a polygon cannot have curved sides; all sides must be straight.

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

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