Types of PolygonsA polygon is a closed shape formed by straight lines that only intersect at the ends. The straight lines form the sides of the polygon.
The following are examples of polygons:
The following figures are not polygons:
A regular polygon is a polygon with equal sides and equal angles.
Some polygons have special names, depending on the number of sides they have.
The following video gives some examples of classifying polygons.
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