Polygons

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Definition: A polygon is a simple closed curve consisting entirely of a finite number of line segments. The line segments are called the sides of the polygon.

We give special names to common polygons.
triangleA polygon with three sides
quadralateralA polygon with four sides
pentagonA polygon with five sides
hexagonA polygon with six sides
heptagonA polygon with seven sides
octagonA polygon with eight sides
n-gonA polygon with n sides
The best way to remember these names is to identify and recognize the prefix (first few letters) of each name. Names