Identifying & Naming 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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How many sides does a triangle have?

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3

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What is the name of a polygon with 4 sides?

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Quadrilateral

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How many sides does a hexagon have?

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6

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

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540 degrees.

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What is the name of a polygon with 8 sides?

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Octagon

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How many sides does a nonagon have?

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9

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What is the difference between a regular and irregular polygon?

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A regular polygon has all sides and angles equal, while an irregular polygon does not.

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What is the name of a polygon with 10 sides?

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Decagon

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How many sides does a heptagon have?

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7