6.1 Exploring Polygons Flashcards
1
Q
Polygon
A
A plane figure that is formed by 3 or more segments called sides, so that 2 things are true:
- Each side intersects exactly two other sides, one and each endpoint - No two sides with a common endpoint are collinear
2
Q
Convex Polygon
A
No line that contains a side of the polygon contains a point that lies in the interior of the polygon
3
Q
Concave Polygon
A
At least one line that contains a side of the polygon contains a point that is in the interior of the polygon
4
Q
3 Sides
A
Triangle
5
Q
4 Sides
A
Quadrilateral
6
Q
5 Sides
A
Pentagon
7
Q
6 Sides
A
Hexagon
8
Q
7 Sides
A
Heptagon
9
Q
8 Sides
A
Octagon
10
Q
9 Sides
A
Nonagon
11
Q
10 Sides
A
Decagon
12
Q
12 Sides
A
Dodecagon
13
Q
Diagonal
A
A segment that joins two nonconsecutive vertices
14
Q
Equilateral Polygon
A
A polygon where all sides are congruent
15
Q
Equiangular Polygon
A
A polygon where all angles are congruent
