Polygons and Non Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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What are the characteristics of a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

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Can you name the types of quadrilaterals?

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The types of quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, trapezoids, and parallelograms.

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What is the difference between a polygon and a non-polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure with straight sides, while a non-polygon may have curved sides or may not be closed.

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What defines a square as a specific type of quadrilateral?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides equal in length and all four angles equal to 90 degrees.

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What is a non-polygon?

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A non-polygon is a shape that does not meet the criteria of a polygon, such as circles, ellipses, or shapes with curved sides.

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How can you identify a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral can be identified by having four sides and the sum of its interior angles equals 360 degrees.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides is (n-2) × 180 degrees.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length, but angles are not necessarily 90 degrees.