Polygons: Regular vs Irregular Comparison
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Polygons: Regular vs Irregular Comparison

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What characteristic distinguishes a regular polygon from an irregular polygon?

  • Irregular polygons always have more sides than regular polygons.
  • Regular polygons have equal side lengths and angles, while irregular polygons do not. (correct)
  • Irregular polygons have at least one angle that is less than 90 degrees.
  • Regular polygons can only exist with an even number of sides.

    • Which of the following is an example of a regular polygon with 6 sides?

  • A triangle with one angle of 60 degrees.
  • A rectangle with equal lengths of 6 units.
  • A hexagon where each side measures 5 units. (correct)
  • A pentagon with sides of varying lengths.

    • Regarding the internal angles, how do regular polygons with 8 sides differ from irregular polygons with the same number of sides?

  • Regular polygons have angles that can vary widely depending on side lengths.
  • Regular octagons have angles that all measure 135 degrees, while irregular octagons do not. (correct)
  • Irregular polygons can only have internal angles of 120 degrees.
  • Irregular octagons always have one angle that is less than 90 degrees.

    • How do the side lengths compare between a regular decagon and an irregular decagon?

    <p>A regular decagon has sides of equal length, while an irregular decagon has unequal lengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of angles in regular polygons with 5 sides compared to irregular polygons?

    <p>Regular pentagons have internal angles of 108 degrees, while irregular pentagons can vary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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