Combining and Subdividing Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed shape made up of straight lines. Examples include triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons.

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What is a heptagon?

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A heptagon is a polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

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What shapes can be formed by subdividing a heptagon?

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When a heptagon is subdivided, it can create shapes like triangles and quadrilaterals.

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What is a quadrilateral?

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

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What happens when you cut a shape along a dotted line?

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Cutting a shape along a dotted line can create two new shapes.

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What is a pentagon?

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A pentagon is a polygon with five sides and five angles.

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What is a hexagon?

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A hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six angles.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a type of quadrilateral where all four sides are of equal length.