High Five Facts - Polygons

The video tutorial introduces polygons, explaining the difference between regular and irregular polygons, and provides examples of each. It covers the types of polygons, including convex and concave, and explains their characteristics. The tutorial also discusses complex and simple polygons, highlighting the concept of self-intersecting shapes. It explains how polygons are named based on the number of sides, with examples like pentagon and hexagon. Finally, the video explores the concept of symmetry in polygons, including rotational and line symmetry, with examples of shapes that exhibit these properties.

What is a characteristic of a regular polygon?

• It has no sides

• All sides and angles are congruent

• All sides and angles are different

• It has at least one curved side

Which of the following is true about a convex polygon?

• It has at least one angle greater than 180 degrees

• It is always a regular polygon

• All interior angles are less than 180 degrees

• It has curved sides

What defines a complex polygon?

• It has no sides

• Its sides do not cross each other

• It is always a regular polygon

• Its sides cross over each other

What is a polygon with six sides called?

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

• Heptagon

• Octagon

Which of the following polygons has rotational symmetry?

• Rectangle

• Trapezoid

• Equilateral triangle

• Scalene triangle