A pentagon is a cool shape that has five sides and five corners! ๐
๏ธ It is a type of polygon, which means it is a flat shape made up of straight lines. Each corner of a pentagon is called a vertex, and if you measure the angles inside, a regular pentagon has angles of 108 degrees each. ๐
The name "pentagon" comes from a
Greek word meaning "five angles." You can find pentagons in nature, art, and even in buildings! Some common items, like stop signs, are shaped like octagons, but the pentagon has its own unique qualities!