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Geometry. Section 1.6 - Classify Polygons Objective: SWBAT classify polygons. Introduction to Polygons. What is a polygon?. Is a closed plane figure with the following properties: 1. It is formed by three or more line segments called sides
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Geometry Section 1.6 - Classify Polygons Objective:SWBAT classify polygons
Introduction to Polygons What is a polygon? Is a closed plane figure with the following properties: 1. It is formed by three or more line segments called sides 2. Each side intersects exactly two sides, one at each endpoint, so that no two sides with a common endpoint are collinear.
Is it a Polygon? Look at your worksheet… Is it a Polygon?
Classify polygons by # sides Triangle Quadrilateral Pentagon Hexagon Heptagon
Classify polygons by # sides Octagon Nonagon Decagon Dodecagon n-gon
Classifying Polygons Convex:a polygon such that no line containing a side of the polygon contains a point in the interior of the polygon Concave:a polygon that is not convex
Classifying Polygons Equilateral: a polygon with all sides congruent Equiangular:a polygon with all interior angles congruent. Regular:a convex polygon that is both equilateral and equiangular
Homework Textbook Page 45 # 8-14 (even) # 28 and 30