What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?

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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?
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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?
  • Step 1: Understand what a polygon is. A polygon is a shape that has straight sides.
  • Step 2: Think about the simplest shape that can be formed with straight sides.
  • Step 3: A shape with 1 side is not possible because it cannot close into a shape.
  • Step 4: A shape with 2 sides is also not possible for the same reason; it cannot close.
  • Step 5: A shape with 3 sides is possible. This shape is called a triangle.
  • Step 6: Since a triangle is the simplest polygon, the minimum number of sides a polygon can have is 3.
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