Mathematics GCSE
Regular Polygon
What Regular Polygon means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Regular Polygon
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A 2D shape where all sides are equal in length and all interior angles are equal in size.
A 2D shape where all interior angles are equal and all side lengths are equal.
Topics that use Regular Polygon
- Geometry and measures (Eduqas GCSE)
- Geometry and measures (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Congruent
- Similar
- Tangent
- Alternate Angles
- Co-interior Angles
- Corresponding Angles
- Cyclic Quadrilateral
- Hypotenuse
Using Regular Polygon in the exam
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