Classifying Polygons

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments.

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How many sides does a triangle have?

Back

A triangle has 3 sides.

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

Back

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

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What is a quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with 4 sides.

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How many sides does a pentagon have?

Back

A pentagon has 5 sides.

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What is the difference between a regular and irregular polygon?

Back

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

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

Back

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

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What is a hexagon?

Back

A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.

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

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The minimum number of sides a polygon can have is 3 (a triangle).

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What is an octagon?

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An octagon is a polygon with 8 sides.