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Title

Polygon root words

Description

Meaning of polygon root words

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Subject

Mathematics

Level

4th Grade

Created

08/21/2011

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Term

Penta-

Definition

related to the number five.

A five-sided polygon is called a pentagon.

Term

Hexa-

Definition

related to the number six.

A six-sided polygon is called a hexagon.

Term

Octa-

Definition

refers to the number eight

An eight-sided polygon is called an octagon.

Term

Tri-

Definition

related to the number three.

A three-sided polygon is called a triangle.

Term

Quad-

Definition

related to the number four

A four-sided polygon is called a quadrilateral.