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When it has 3 sides or more and when it is closed figure

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Q: How do you know if a shape is a polygon?
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How do you know a shape is not a polygon?

If it doesnt have 5 sides its not a polygon.


What is is a non polygon?

A non polygon is a shape that doesn't meet the requierments to be a polygon. In order to be a polygon, a shape must have no curved lines and must be a closed shape.


Is an arrow a polygon?

A polygon is a shape that is closed with straight sides and the sides do not overlap like these. I don't know if an arrow is a polygon.


How do you figure the perimeter of a polygon with an area of 72?

I can not tell you. It is because i do not know what shape the polygon is. You must tell me that first.


What do I know about area?

area is the outside of a polygon or some kind of shape.


What is the definition of non-polygon?

A non polygon is a shape that doesn't meet the requierments to be a polygon. In order to be a polygon, a shape must have no curved lines and must be a closed shape.


Which shape is a polygon?

A polygon is any closed shape with five sides


What the difference between a polygon and a non polygon?

A polygon is 2 dimensional shape whereas a non polygon can be 3 dimensional shape


What is an angle that faces the inside of a polygon or shape and it is formed by consecutive sides of the polygon or shape?

An internal angle of the polygon.


Why is a shape considered a polygon?

A shape is not considered a polygon. For example, a circle is not a polygon. So the question is based on a misunderstanding.


What is a polygon a shape with no crossing lines?

It is a polygon.


Is a polygon a arrow?

The polygon is not a arrow. It is a shape.