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Types of polygons





There are many types of polygons. To explore them all along with their properties can be a course in itself.

Basically, a polygon is a closed plane figure made of three or more sides.


Number of sides
Name of polygon
3
triangle
4
quadrilateral
5
pentagon
6
hexagon
7
heptagon
8
octagon
9
nonagon
10
decagon
12
dodecagon


Examples of polygons:


Triangle:



Quadrilateral:



Pentagon:



Hexagon:



Heptagon:



Octagon:



Nonagon:



Decagon:



Dodecagon:



Polygons are all around. Take a close look around you in your house, at the work place, or in an amusement park, you will find many real life examples of polygons.



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