Naming Polygons

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed shape made up of straight lines.

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Is a circle a polygon?

Back

No, a circle is not a polygon because it does not have straight sides.

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What do we call a polygon with 3 sides?

Back

A triangle.

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What do we call a polygon with 4 sides?

Back

A quadrilateral.

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What do we call a polygon with 5 sides?

Back

A pentagon.

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What do we call a polygon with 6 sides?

Back

A hexagon.

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What do we call a polygon with 8 sides?

Back

An octagon.

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Can a polygon have curved sides?

Back

No, polygons can only have straight sides.

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

Back

180 degrees.

Front

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

Back

360 degrees.