2D Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed 2D figure with straight sides.

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What are the characteristics of polygons?

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Polygons must have straight sides, must be closed figures, and must have 3 or more sides.

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What is a convex polygon?

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A convex polygon is a polygon where all interior angles are less than 180 degrees, and no sides are curved inward.

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What is a concave polygon?

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A concave polygon is a polygon that has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees, causing a 'caved-in' appearance.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon that has all sides congruent and all angles congruent.

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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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What does equilateral mean in relation to polygons?

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Equilateral refers to a polygon where all sides are of equal length.

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What does equiangular mean in relation to polygons?

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Equiangular refers to a polygon where all angles are equal.

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Can a polygon be both regular and convex?

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Yes, a regular polygon is always convex.

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What is the difference between a polygon and a circle?

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A polygon is a closed figure with straight sides, while a circle is a closed figure with curved sides.