SOLUTION: 1.what is the least number of sides a polygon can have? 2.can a polygonhave more than 8 sides? explain.

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Question 658782: 1.what is the least number of sides a polygon can have?
2.can a polygonhave more than 8 sides? explain.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.what is the least number of sides a polygon can have?

The least number of sides is 3 since a polygon can't have 2 sides.

2.can a polygonhave more than 8 sides? explain.

Sure, a nonagon (9 sided polygon), a decagon (10 sided polygon), etc are all possible.

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