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What is a triangle?
What is a triangle?
- An eight-sided polygon
- A polygon with 3 sides and 3 angles (correct)
- A five-sided polygon
- A four-sided polygon
What is a quadrilateral?
What is a quadrilateral?
A four-sided polygon
What does a pentagon have?
What does a pentagon have?
A five-sided polygon
Define hexagon.
Define hexagon.
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What is a heptagon?
What is a heptagon?
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What defines an octagon?
What defines an octagon?
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What is a nonagon?
What is a nonagon?
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Describe a decagon.
Describe a decagon.
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What is a dodecagon?
What is a dodecagon?
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Study Notes
Polygon Names
- Triangles: A polygon characterized by having 3 sides and 3 angles.
- Quadrilateral: Defined as a polygon with four sides; includes various types like squares, rectangles, and trapezoids.
- Pentagon: A polygon consisting of five sides; commonly associated with structures such as the Pentagon building in the U.S.
- Hexagon: A six-sided polygon; often observed in nature (e.g., honeycombs).
- Heptagon: A polygon with seven sides and angles; less commonly encountered than other polygon types.
- Octagon: An eight-sided polygon; famously known for its use in stop signs.
- Nonagon: A nine-sided polygon; used primarily in geometric discussions and designs.
- Decagon: A polygon that has 10 sides and 10 angles; often used in theoretical mathematics.
- Dodecagon: A twelve-sided polygon; utilized in various architectural and design contexts.
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