Questions and Answers
What is an n-gon?
What is a triangle?
3 sided polygon
What is a quadrilateral?
4 sided polygon
What is a pentagon?
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What is a hexagon?
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What is a heptagon?
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What is an octagon?
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What is a nonagon?
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What is a decagon?
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What is a dodecagon?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Polygons
- An n-gon is a polygon characterized by having n sides, where n is any integer greater than two.
- A triangle is a specific type of polygon that has three sides, forming the simplest polygon.
- A quadrilateral is defined as a polygon with four sides, which can take various shapes like squares, rectangles, and trapezoids.
- A pentagon consists of five sides and can be regular (equal sides and angles) or irregular.
- A hexagon is a six-sided polygon, commonly seen in nature, like honeycomb structures.
- A heptagon has seven sides and is less common in regular use but can appear in various geometric constructs.
- An octagon has eight sides and is prominently recognized in stop signs.
- A nonagon features nine sides and is not as commonly encountered in everyday shapes.
- A decagon is a ten-sided polygon, often found in designs and architectural features.
- A dodecagon has twelve sides and can be found in specific mathematical constructions and tiling patterns.
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Test your knowledge of various polygons in this Geometry Polygons Quiz. From triangles to octagons, see how many sides you can identify with each polygon name. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of basic geometric shapes.
