What is a Regular Polygon?

What is a Regular Polygon?

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Polygons come in all different shapes and sizes. Some polygons have special properties that allow them to be called regular polygons. In this tutorial, you'll see what it takes for a polygon to be given this special name. Check it out!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • polygon
  • regular
  • regular polygon
  • equal sides
  • equal angles
  • congruent
  • congruent sides
  • congruent angles
  • square
  • equilateral triangle
  • angles
  • sides
  • side lengths
  • angle
  • side

Background Tutorials

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  • Polygon Definitions

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  • Triangle Definitions

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      What is a Triangle?

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  • Finding Corresponding Parts

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