Identifying & Naming Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed shape with straight sides.

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How many sides does a triangle have?

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A triangle has 3 sides.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

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A quadrilateral has 4 sides.

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with 5 sides.

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.

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What is the name of a polygon with 7 sides?

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A heptagon.

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What is the name of a polygon with 8 sides?

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An octagon.

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What do we call a polygon with all sides equal?

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A regular polygon.

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What do we call a polygon with at least one angle greater than 180 degrees?

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A concave polygon.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.