6.1 Exploring Polygons Flashcards
Polygon
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
Convex Polygon
No line that contains a side of the polygon contains a point that lies in the interior of the polygon
Concave Polygon
At least one line that contains a side of the polygon contains a point that is in the interior of the polygon
3 Sides
Triangle
4 Sides
Quadrilateral
5 Sides
Pentagon
6 Sides
Hexagon
7 Sides
Heptagon
8 Sides
Octagon
9 Sides
Nonagon
10 Sides
Decagon
12 Sides
Dodecagon
Diagonal
A segment that joins two nonconsecutive vertices
Equilateral Polygon
A polygon where all sides are congruent
Equiangular Polygon
A polygon where all angles are congruent
Regular Polygon
A polygon that is equilateral and equiangular