Maths 1 Flashcards
What is the sequence of counting numbers for Regular Polygons?
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, …
This sequence represents the number of sides in regular polygons starting from a triangle.
Which shapes are considered regular polygons?
- Triangle
- Quadrilateral (i.e., square)
- Pentagon
- Hexagon
- Heptagon
- Octagon
- Nonagon
- Decagon
Regular polygons have equal-length sides and equal angles.
What characteristic defines a regular polygon?
Equal-length sides and equal angles
The term ‘regular’ indicates uniformity in shape.
How are shape sequences often related to number sequences?
They reveal patterns and rules for forming shapes
Understanding these relationships can aid in mathematical studies.
What should you do after completing each shape sequence?
Describe the rule or pattern in your own words
This helps reinforce understanding of the sequence.
What is the first shape in the sequence of Regular Polygons?
Triangle
The triangle has the smallest number of sides among regular polygons.
Fill in the blank: The number of corners in each shape in the sequence of Regular Polygons is _______.
The same as the number of sides
Each vertex corresponds to a corner in polygons.
True or False: The number of sides and corners in regular polygons are always equal.
True
This is a defining property of polygons.
What happens when you count the number of lines in a shape sequence?
You get a corresponding number sequence
This can reveal underlying mathematical relationships.
What is an example of a shape in the sequence that follows the triangle?
Quadrilateral
This is the second shape in the sequence of Regular Polygons.
What does the term ‘regular’ imply about the shapes in the sequence?
They have equal sides and angles
This uniformity is essential for classification as regular polygons.
