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OpenStudy (s117):

What is the name of the polygon? A. irregular octagon B. regular octagon C. irregular hexagon D. regular hexagon

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Do you know the difference between a regular and an irregular polygon?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Also, what is a hexagon, and what is an octagon?

OpenStudy (s117):

hexagon is six sided and octagon has eight sided

OpenStudy (neonumbrella5115):

So, using that knowledge, is the shape a hexagon or octagon?

OpenStudy (s117):

hexagon so its c or d

OpenStudy (neonumbrella5115):

Yup! So then you have to decide if it regular or irregular. Do you know what those terms mean?

OpenStudy (s117):

no;

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Correct. A hexagon has 6 sides, and an octagon has 8 sides. What is the difference between a regular polygon and an irregular polygon?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

A regular polygon has all congruent sides and all congruent interior angles. An irregular polygon does not have all congruent sides and all congruent interior angles.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You are correct that the choice is limited to C and D.

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