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Explain why the following polygons are not regular polygons.

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A regular polygon is a polygon that has all sides congruent and all angles congruent. Any polygon that does not satisfy these criteria is not a regular polygon. The options provided in the question do not accurately define regular polygons.

Step-by-step explanation:

A regular polygon is a polygon that has all sides congruent (equal) and all angles congruent. Therefore, any polygon that does not satisfy these criteria is not a regular polygon.

Let's consider each option:

  1. all have a round shape: This does not indicate that a polygon is regular. A regular polygon can have any shape, as long as all sides and angles are congruent.
  2. cannot have a long shape: This statement is not accurate. A regular polygon can have any shape, as long as all sides and angles are congruent.
  3. do not maintain any shape: If a polygon does not maintain any shape, it cannot be classified as a regular polygon. A regular polygon is defined by its consistent side lengths and angles.
  4. vary in shape: Again, a regular polygon can have various shapes, as long as all sides and angles are congruent. Therefore, a polygon varying in shape would not be considered regular.
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