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2D Shapes

📖Definition

It's important to know the names of two-dimensional shapes. Some have various different types eg. triangles and quadrilaterals.

Method

Learn the names, appearance and properties of all the shapes in the table

Diagram

11P 2D shapes tab

✏️Example

Calculate the following: ( Sides of a Hexagon x Right Angles in a Square ) ÷ Equal Angles in an Isosceles Triangle

Solution

Sides of a Hexagon = 6 Right Angles in a Square = 4 Equal Angles in an Isosceles Triangle = 2 So the sum becomes ( 6 x 4 ) ÷ 2 = 12