Polygon Basics

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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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What are the characteristics of a convex polygon?

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A convex polygon has all its interior angles less than 180 degrees, and no line segment between any two points on its boundary lies outside the polygon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the characteristics of a concave polygon?

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A concave polygon has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees, and at least one line segment between two points on its boundary lies outside the polygon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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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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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

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides is (n-2) × 180 degrees.

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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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.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with six sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1