Polygon

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed two-dimensional shape formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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What are the characteristics of a polygon?

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Polygons have straight sides, are closed figures, and do not intersect themselves.

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What is the difference between a regular and an irregular polygon?

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A regular polygon has all sides and angles equal, while an irregular polygon has sides and/or angles that are not equal.

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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How many sides does a pentagon have?

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A pentagon has 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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Can a circle be considered a polygon? Why or why not?

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No, a circle cannot be considered a polygon because it is not made up of straight line segments.

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

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.

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

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The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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How do you calculate the sum of the interior angles of a polygon?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon can be calculated using the formula (n-2) * 180 degrees, where n is the number of sides.