Geometry: Understanding Polygons

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What is a regular polygon?

  • A polygon that is both equiangular and equilateral (correct)
  • A polygon with unequal sides and angles
  • A polygon with all sides congruent but angles not equal
  • A polygon with at least one side longer than others

Which of the following best describes an irregular polygon?

  • A polygon whose sides and angles are not equal (correct)
  • A polygon with congruent angles but unequal sides
  • A polygon with exactly three sides
  • A polygon with all sides and angles equal

What type of polygon is a triangle classified as?

  • Equiangular polygon
  • Irregular polygon with three sides
  • Closed figure with three sides (correct)
  • Regular polygon

How many sides does a nonagon have?

<p>9 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding polygons is correct?

<p>Polygons are identified by the number of sides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of polygon has both congruent sides and congruent angles?

<p>Regular polygon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an irregular polygon from other types?

<p>Sides and angles are not equal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a polygon has 12 sides, what is it called?

<p>Dodecagon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the angles formed by two adjacent sides of a polygon?

<p>They can vary from polygon to polygon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of naming a polygon using its vertices?

<p>It helps to clarify different configurations of the same polygon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Definition of Polygon

  • A polygon is a closed plane figure formed by line segments that meet only at their endpoints.
  • The segments are called sides, and the meeting points are known as vertices.

Types of Polygons

  • Equilateral Polygon: All sides are congruent in length.
  • Equiangular Polygon: All angles are congruent in measure.
  • Regular Polygon: Both equilateral and equiangular, meaning all sides and angles are equal.
  • Irregular Polygon: Sides and angles are not equal.

Naming Polygons

  • Polygons are named based on their vertices. For example, a triangle with vertices A, B, and C can be referred to as triangle ABC, triangle BCA, or triangle ACB.

Characteristics of Polygons

  • Only plane figures with straight line segments are considered polygons; figures with curves, such as circles, are not included.
  • The two adjacent sides of a polygon form an angle.

Classification by Number of Sides

  • Triangle: 3 sides
  • Square: 4 sides
  • Pentagon: 5 sides
  • Hexagon: 6 sides
  • Heptagon: 7 sides
  • Octagon: 8 sides
  • Nonagon: 9 sides
  • Decagon: 10 sides
  • Undecagon: 11 sides
  • Dodecagon: 12 sides

Definition of Polygon

  • A polygon is a closed plane figure formed by line segments that meet only at their endpoints.
  • The segments are called sides, and the meeting points are known as vertices.

Types of Polygons

  • Equilateral Polygon: All sides are congruent in length.
  • Equiangular Polygon: All angles are congruent in measure.
  • Regular Polygon: Both equilateral and equiangular, meaning all sides and angles are equal.
  • Irregular Polygon: Sides and angles are not equal.

Naming Polygons

  • Polygons are named based on their vertices. For example, a triangle with vertices A, B, and C can be referred to as triangle ABC, triangle BCA, or triangle ACB.

Characteristics of Polygons

  • Only plane figures with straight line segments are considered polygons; figures with curves, such as circles, are not included.
  • The two adjacent sides of a polygon form an angle.

Classification by Number of Sides

  • Triangle: 3 sides
  • Square: 4 sides
  • Pentagon: 5 sides
  • Hexagon: 6 sides
  • Heptagon: 7 sides
  • Octagon: 8 sides
  • Nonagon: 9 sides
  • Decagon: 10 sides
  • Undecagon: 11 sides
  • Dodecagon: 12 sides

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