Polygons & Congruence

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments that connect at vertices.

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What are the characteristics of a polygon?

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Polygons have the following characteristics: they are closed shapes, have angles, and have vertices.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and angles equal.

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What is an irregular polygon?

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An irregular polygon is a polygon that does not have all sides and angles equal.

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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 the difference between a closed shape and an open shape?

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A closed shape has no gaps and completely encloses an area, while an open shape does not enclose an area.

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

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No, a polygon cannot have curved sides; all sides must be straight.

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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 always 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 always 360 degrees.

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What is congruence in geometry?

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Congruence means that two shapes are identical in shape and size.