Let's solve this step-by-step.
The task is to
identify the type of each regular polygon shown in the image. A
regular polygon has all sides and angles equal. We identify them by counting the number of sides, then naming the polygon based on that number.
Here are the standard names for polygons based on the number of sides:
- 3 sides: Triangle
- 4 sides: Quadrilateral (specifically a square if regular)
- 5 sides: Pentagon
- 6 sides: Hexagon
- 7 sides: Heptagon
- 8 sides: Octagon
- 9 sides: Nonagon
- 10 sides: Decagon
- 11 sides: Hendecagon
- 12 sides: Dodecagon
Now let’s examine each shape in the image:
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Step-by-step Analysis
We’ll go through each numbered polygon and count its sides.
1)
Shape 1: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
2)
Shape 2: It has
7 sides →
Heptagon
3)
Shape 3: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
4)
Shape 4: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
5)
Shape 5: It has
5 sides →
Pentagon
6)
Shape 6: It has
5 sides →
Pentagon
7)
Shape 7: It has
7 sides →
Heptagon
8)
Shape 8: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
9)
Shape 9: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
10)
Shape 10: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
11)
Shape 11: It has
10 sides →
Decagon
12)
Shape 12: It has
8 sides →
Octagon
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
Octagon
2)
Heptagon
3)
Octagon
4)
Octagon
5)
Pentagon
6)
Pentagon
7)
Heptagon
8)
Octagon
9)
Octagon
10)
Octagon
11)
Decagon
12)
Octagon
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🔍 Explanation:
Each shape is regular (equal sides and angles), so we only need to count the number of sides to name it correctly. The key is recognizing the number of sides:
- Pentagon = 5
- Heptagon = 7
- Octagon = 8
- Decagon = 10
Most of these are octagons (8 sides), with a few pentagons (5), heptagons (7), and one decagon (10).
✔ Answer Key:
1. Octagon
2. Heptagon
3. Octagon
4. Octagon
5. Pentagon
6. Pentagon
7. Heptagon
8. Octagon
9. Octagon
10. Octagon
11. Decagon
12. Octagon
You can now fill these in on the worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of polygons worksheet 5th grade.