Understanding Octagons

What is a defining characteristic of an octagon?

• It has eight sides and eight corners.

• It has curved sides.

• It has more than eight sides.

• It is always a regular shape.

Why is a shape with curved sides not considered an octagon?

• Because it does not have eight corners.

• Because it has more than eight sides.

• Because it is not a closed shape.

• Because all sides of an octagon must be straight.

What makes an octagon regular?

• All sides are of different lengths.

• All sides and angles are equal.

• It has more than eight corners.

• It is not a closed shape.

How can a regular octagon be divided?

• Into eight identical squares.

• Into eight identical isosceles triangles.

• Into eight identical circles.

• Into eight identical rectangles.

Which of the following is true about irregular octagons?

• They are not closed shapes.

• They have curved sides.

• They cannot be divided into identical triangles.

• All sides and angles are equal.