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Which of the following is a key characteristic of polygons?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of polygons?
What distinguishes regular polygons from irregular polygons?
What distinguishes regular polygons from irregular polygons?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a polygon?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a polygon?
How many sides does a hexagon have?
How many sides does a hexagon have?
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What property is essential for a shape to be classified as a polygon?
What property is essential for a shape to be classified as a polygon?
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Study Notes
- Polygons are multi-sided shapes with sides, vertices, and angles, and they are 2-dimensional or flat shapes.
- For a shape to be considered a polygon, it must be closed, meaning that the sides are connected with no gaps.
- Examples of polygons include squares, stars, and pentagons, while shapes like circles and 3D objects are not polygons.
- Special names are given to polygons based on the number of sides they have: triangles (3 sides), quadrilaterals (4 sides), pentagons (5 sides), hexagons (6 sides), and octagons (8 sides).
- Regular polygons have equal angles, while irregular polygons have unequal angles.
- Understanding polygons and their properties is essential in geometry, and they play a crucial role in various mathematical concepts.
- By identifying the characteristics of polygons, individuals can distinguish between polygons and non-polygons in different shapes and figures.
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Discover the properties and classifications of polygons, multi-sided 2D shapes with sides, vertices, and angles. Learn about closed shapes, types of polygons based on the number of sides, and the distinction between regular and irregular polygons.
