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A polygon has the following features

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GPT 3.5
A polygon is a two-dimensional figure formed by a closed chain of line segments called sides. It has the following features:

1. Sides: A polygon has multiple straight sides. The number of sides determines the name of the polygon. For example, a polygon with three sides is called a triangle, a polygon with four sides is called a quadrilateral, and so on.

2. Vertices: The endpoints of the sides are called vertices. Each vertex is the meeting point of two sides.

3. Angles: A polygon has multiple interior angles. The sum of the interior angles in a polygon can be calculated using the formula (n-2) x 180 degrees, where n is the number of sides. For example, a triangle has a sum of interior angles of (3-2) x 180 = 180 degrees.

4. Diagonals: A diagonal is a line segment connecting any two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon. The number of diagonals in a polygon can be calculated using the formula n(n-3)/2, where n is the number of sides.

5. Perimeter: The perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of all its sides. It represents the total distance around the polygon.

6. Area: The area of a polygon is the measure of the region enclosed by the polygon. The formula for calculating the area of a polygon varies depending on the shape and properties of the polygon. For example, the area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula (base x height) / 2.

These features apply to all polygons, regardless of their specific shape or size.

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