Polygons & Congruence

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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 that connect to form a shape.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the characteristics of a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon has all sides and all angles congruent.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is an irregular polygon?

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An irregular polygon is a polygon with sides and angles that are not all the same.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How do you classify polygons?

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Polygons can be classified as regular or irregular based on the congruence of their sides and angles.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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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What is a congruent shape?

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Congruent shapes are shapes that are identical in shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two polygons are congruent?

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Two polygons are congruent if their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is a vertex in a polygon?

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A vertex is a point where two sides of a polygon meet.

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What is a side in a polygon?

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A side is a straight line segment that forms part of the boundary of a polygon.