Classifying Polygons: Key Concepts and Techniques

This video tutorial by Kaeleigh covers the topic of polygons, explaining their characteristics and how to classify them. It discusses the difference between regular and irregular polygons, and how to use diagonals to find the sum of interior angles. The tutorial also introduces a formula to calculate the sum of interior angles based on the number of sides. The lesson concludes with a call to practice through online games and quizzes.

What is a key characteristic of polygons?

• They must have intersecting lines.

• They have at least one curved line.

• They can have sides that do not connect.

• They are closed figures with three or more line segments.

Which shape is not considered a polygon?

• A shape with sides of varying lengths.

• A shape with all angles of equal measure.

• A shape with at least one curved line.

• A shape with all sides of equal length.

What does 'equilateral' mean in the context of polygons?

• All angles are of equal measure.

• The polygon has an equal number of sides and angles.

• All sides are of different lengths.

• All sides are of equal length.

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What distinguishes a regular polygon from an irregular one?

• It has sides of varying lengths.

• It cannot have diagonals drawn inside it.

• Its sides and angles are congruent.

• It has more sides.

What does 'equiangular' mean in the context of polygons?

• The polygon has an equal number of sides and angles.

• All sides are of equal length.

• All angles are of equal measure.

• The polygon can be divided into equal parts.

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

• 540 degrees

• 720 degrees

• 900 degrees

• 1080 degrees

How can you find the number of triangles that fit inside a polygon?

• Number of sides plus 2

• Number of sides minus 2

• Number of sides divided by 2

• Number of sides times 2

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

• 1260 degrees

• 1080 degrees

• 900 degrees

• 720 degrees

What is the formula to find the sum of interior angles of a polygon?

• (Number of sides - 2) x 180 degrees

• (Number of sides + 2) x 180 degrees

• Number of sides x 180 degrees

• (Number of sides / 2) x 180 degrees