Geom 6 1
Geom 6 1
Geom 6 1
Section 6.1
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Definition
A polygon is a plane figure that meets the following conditions: It is formed by three or more segments called sides, such that no two sides with a common endpoint are collinear. Each side intersects exactly two other sides, one at A each endpoint.
E B D C
Checkpoint 1
State whether the figure is a polygon. If not, explain why.
A
C
YES!
YES!
Naming Polygons
Polygons are named by the number of sides they have.
# of Sides
3 4 5 6 7
Type of Polygon
Triangle Quadrilateral Pentagon Hexagon Heptagon
# of Sides
8 9 10 12 n
Type of Polygon
Octagon Nonagon Decagon Dodecagon n-gon
More Definitions
Convex Polygon A polygon such that no line containing a side of the polygon contains a point in the interior of the polygon. (It does not cave in)
Example 1
Identify the polygon and state whether it is convex or concave.
Concave Octagon
Convex Pentagon
Checkpoint 2
Identify the polygon and state whether it is convex or concave.
Convex Quadrilateral
Concave Pentagon
Checkpoint 3
Decide whether the polygon is regular. Explain.
Definition
Diagonal of a polygon a segment that joins two nonconsecutive vertices.
diagonals
Investigation
Draw a quadrilateral on your paper Draw in a diagonal of the quadrilateral What do you have when you do this? Make a conjecture about the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a quadrilateral This leads us to a theorem..
m1 + m2 + m3 + m4 = 360.
Example 2
P
80 70 S
2x R
Checkpoint 3
Find mF, mG, and mH. Since E and G are congruent we know that mG = 55. 55 + 55 + x + x = 360 110 + 2x = 360 2x = 250 x = 125
Summarizer
A polygon has 2 pairs of supplementary angles and 1 pair of complementary angles. Can it be a quadrilateral? Explain or give an example.
Example: a quadrilateral with angles of 140, 40, 50, and 130.
Summary
As we watch the video, you should be taking notes. After taking notes, you should compile your notes into a four-sentence summary. We will share the summaries with the class.
Mini Quiz
In Section 7.4, complete questions 2, 4, 12. You only need to put the answer.
2) 2 4) 4 12) y = -15