6.1.1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons Flashcards
1
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side of a polygon
A
Each segment that forms a polygon
2
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vertex of the polygon
A
the common endpoint of two sides
3
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diagonal
A
a segment that connects any two nonconsecutive vertices
4
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regular polygon
A
one that is both equilateral and equiangular
5
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polygon
A
a concave if any part of a diagonal contains points in the exterior of the polygon
6
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convex
A
if no diagonal contains points in the exterior
7
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• Polygon Angle Sum Theorem
A
The sum of the interior angle measures of a convex polygon with n sides is (n – 2)180°
8
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Polygon Exterior Angle Sum Theorem
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The sum of the exterior angle measures, one angle at each vertex, of a convex polygon is 360°
