Polygons Intro

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments that connect to form a shape.

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What is an open figure?

Back

An open figure is a shape that does not connect back to its starting point, meaning it does not enclose an area.

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Which of the following shapes is a polygon: triangle, circle, or square?

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Triangle and square are polygons; circle is not a polygon.

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What is the defining characteristic of a polygon?

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The defining characteristic of a polygon is that it is a closed figure made up of straight line segments.

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

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No, a polygon cannot have curved sides; all sides must be straight.

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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?

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The minimum number of sides a polygon can have is three, which is a triangle.

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Is a triangle a polygon? True or false?

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True, a triangle is a polygon.

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What is a non-polygonal shape?

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A non-polygonal shape is any shape that does not meet the criteria of being a closed figure with straight sides, such as a circle or an open figure.

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What are the types of polygons based on the number of sides?

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Polygons can be classified as: triangle (3 sides), quadrilateral (4 sides), pentagon (5 sides), hexagon (6 sides), etc.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and angles equal.