2-Dimensional Shapes (2D Shapes)
2 D shapes only have two dimensions,such as width and length
Some are:
Polygons
and
Some are:
Not Polygons
Polygons
Polygons are flat andcontain straight sides thatare connected.
Examples of Polygons
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Triangles
Have 3 sides
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Quadrilaterals
Have 4 sides
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squares
Diamonds
also known
as a rhombus
rectangles
Pentagons
Have 5 sides
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Hexagons
Have 6 sides
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Heptagons
Have 7 sides
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Octagons
Have 8 sides
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Nonagons
Have 9 sides
Decagons
Have 10 sides
Undecagons
Have 11 sides
Not Polygons
Ovals
Hearts
Circles
Non closed shapes
What is a 2D shape that has straight sides that are connected?
polygon
What is a quadrilateral?
A 4-sided polygon.
Examples include: squares,rectangles, diamonds, etc.
What is a 3 sided polygon?
A triangle
What is a 5 sides polygon?
A pentagon
What is a 6 sided polygon?
A hexagon
What is an 8 sided polygon?
An octagon
Now you should know a little more about 2 D shapes!