Introduction to Polygons

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What defines a polygon in geometry?

  • A shape formed by connecting random points
  • A closed figure with straight line segments (correct)
  • A three-dimensional object with flat faces
  • An open figure with curved edges

Which of the following is NOT a type of polygon?

  • Triangle
  • Pentagon
  • Quadrilateral
  • Circle (correct)

How many sides does a hexagon have?

  • 8
  • 6 (correct)
  • 5
  • 7

What is the sum of the interior angles of a polygon with 7 sides?

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Which type of polygon has all sides and angles equal?

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Definition of Polygon

  • A polygon is a closed two-dimensional geometric figure with straight sides.
  • The sides must be non-intersecting.
  • Polygons can be classified based on the number of sides they have.

Types of Polygons

  • Common types include triangles (3 sides), quadrilaterals (4 sides), pentagons (5 sides), hexagons (6 sides), heptagons (7 sides), and octagons (8 sides).
  • A non-polygonal shape includes circles and curves, as they do not have straight sides.

Hexagon

  • A hexagon has six sides.
  • It can be regular (with equal side lengths and angles) or irregular.

Interior Angles of a Polygon

  • The formula for the sum of interior angles in a polygon is (n - 2) × 180°, where n is the number of sides.
  • For a polygon with 7 sides (heptagon), the sum of the interior angles is (7 - 2) × 180° = 900°.

Regular Polygons

  • A regular polygon has all sides and all angles equal.
  • Examples include an equilateral triangle and a square.

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