Defining Polygons
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This article defines polygons, focusing particularly on quadrilaterals, which are four-sided shapes. It explains the characteristics of various quadrilaterals, including squares, rectangles, rhombuses, trapezoids, parallelograms, and kites. Each shape is described with key properties such as sides, angles, and unique features. Moreover, the article touches upon other polygons, such as pentagons, hexagons, and beyond, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of geometric figures. Ideal for students and math enthusiasts alike!
Defining Polygons
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Defining Polygons Specifically Quadrilaterals
Polygon A. A figure with straight sides. B. A closed figure bounded by straight sides. C. Any figure with straight or curved sides.
Polygon B. A closed figure bounded by straight sides. (at least 3 sides)
Quadrilateral A. Something you ride with a helmet. B. Any figure with four sides. C. A four sided polygon.
Quadrilateral C. A four sided polygon.
Square A. A quadrilateral with four congruent sides. B. A quadrilateral with four right angles. C.An individual who refuses to participate. D.A quadrilateral with four congruent sides and four right angles.
Square D. A quadrilateral with four congruent sides and four right angles.
Rectangle A. A quadrilateral with four right angles. B. When you crash your car into many angles (get it??) C. All squares are rectangles.
Rectangle A. A quadrilateral with four right angles.
Rhombus A. A quadrilateral with four congruent sides. B. A round school bus. C. A crooked square.
Rhombus A. A quadrilateral with four congruent sides.
Trapezoid A. A quadrilateral with no parallel sides. B. A small animal found off the African coast. C. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
Trapezoid C. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
Parallelogram A. A crooked rectangle. B. A new kind of cracker for toddlers. C. A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.
Parallelogram C. A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.
Kite A. A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent congruent sides. B. Any quadrilateral with 2 short sides and 2 longer sides. C. Cool toy!
Kite A. A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent congruent sides.
Other Polygons!! Pentagon 6-Sided Polygon 5-Sided Polygon Hexagon
MORE Polygons!! Heptagon 8-Sided Polygon 7-Sided Polygon Octagon
STILL MORE Polygons!! Nonagon 10-Sided Polygon 9-Sided Polygon Decagon
26-gon FINALLY Polygons!! 103-Sided Polygon 103-gon 26-Sided Polygon Any polygon with more than 10 sides is called an “n-gon.” Do you get it??