Polygons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polygon?
A
Polygons are closed shapes, made up of only line segments.
2
Q
How are polygons classified?
A
They are classified according to the number of angles and sides that they have.
3
Q
Where do polygons get their names?
A
Polygons get their names from the Latin or Greek words for numbers.
4
Q
7 sides?
A
Heptagon
5
Q
9 sides?
A
Nonagon
6
Q
10 sides?
A
Decagon
7
Q
11 sides?
A
Hendecagon
8
Q
12 sides?
A
Dodeca…
9
Q
13 sides?
A
Trideca…
10
Q
15 sides?
A
Quindeca…
11
Q
20 sides?
A
icos, icosa, icosi…
