Is it a POLYGON?

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments. The segments are called sides, and the points where the sides meet are called vertices.

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What are the characteristics of a polygon?

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1. It has at least three sides. 2. All sides are straight. 3. The figure is closed. 4. It has vertices where the sides meet.

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three vertices.

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four vertices.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon where all sides and angles are equal.

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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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Can a shape with curved sides be a polygon?

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No, a polygon must have straight sides. Shapes with curved sides are not polygons.

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with five sides and five vertices.

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six vertices.

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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 always 180 degrees.