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Do polygons fall in the same category as quadrilaterals?

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polygons dont necessarily mean quadrilaterals. quadrilaterals are shapes with 4 sides whereas polygons can have 3 or more sides. so, a quadrilateral is a polygon, but having a polygon doesnt mean you have a quadrilateral.

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