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Classifying Polygons by the Number of Sides

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Polygons are closed shapes or figures in a plane with three or more sides.

Polygons are classified by how many sides they have.

Following lists the different types of polygons and the number of sides that they have:

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  • A triangle is a three-sided polygon.

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  • A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon.

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  • A pentagon is a five-sided polygon.

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  • A hexagon is a six-sided polygon.

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  • A heptagon is a seven-sided polygon.

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  • An octagon is an eight-sided polygon.

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  • A nonagon is a nine-sided polygon.

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  • A decagon is a ten-sided polygon.

Classifying Polygons by the Number of Sides

  • Polygons are closed shapes or figures in a plane with three or more sides.
  • Polygons are classified by how many sides they have.

Some common polygons are shown in the table given below:

1. Triangle
3 sides

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2. Quadrilateral
4 sides

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3. Pentagon
5 sides

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4. Hexagon
6 sides

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5. Heptagon
7 sides

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6. Octagon
8 sides

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7. Nonagon
9 sides

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8. Decagon
10 sides

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