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Polygons
When solving problems, justifying statements, or completing proofs you will need to think
about the definitions, postulates, and theorems that you have learned. A list of some of the
more frequently used definitions, postulates, and theorems when dealing with polygons are
listed below. Please commit them to memory.

Sum of the Interior Angles of a Polygon

If a polygon has n sides, then the sum of the interior angles is

(n - 2) × 180°.

The Measure of an Interior Angle of a Regular Polygon

The measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon with n sides is

360°
180° - .
n

Sum of the Exterior Angles of a Polygon

The sum of the exterior angles of a polygon is 360°.

The Measure of an Exterior Angle of a Regular Polygon

The measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon with n sides is

360°
.
n

Polygon Congruence Postulate

Two polygons are congruent if and only if there is a correspondence between their sides
and angles such that:

Each pair of corresponding angles is congruent.

Each pair of corresponding sides is congruent.

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