Classifying Polygons

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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 is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides.

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What is a square?

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A square is a polygon with four equal sides and four right angles.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a polygon with opposite sides equal and four right angles.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a polygon with all sides equal but angles are not necessarily right angles.

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What is an octagon?

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An octagon is a polygon with eight sides.

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with five sides.

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with six sides.

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What are parallel sides?

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Parallel sides are sides that are always the same distance apart and never meet.