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1.6 Classify Polygons. Definition. Definition Polygon. A polygon is a plane figure that is formed by three or more segments called sides, such that no two sides with a common endpoint are collinear, and each side intersects exactly two other sides, one at each endpoint. Each
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1.6 Classify Polygons Definition Definition Polygon A polygon is a plane figure that is formed by three or more segments called sides, such that no two sides with a common endpoint are collinear, and each side intersects exactly two other sides, one at each endpoint. Each endpoint is called a vertex of the polygon Examples of Polygons
No: All sides must be straight No: All sides must be straight Yes
Names Names Polygon Names A polygons name depends on the number of sides it has
Descriptions Descriptions Describing Polygons A polygons description depends on its shape Convex: No line that contains a side of the polygon contains a point in the interior of the polygon Non-Convex/Concave: A polygon that is not convex Examples
Hexagon Concave Heptagon Heptagon Concave Convex
Heptagon BCDEFGADEFGABC
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