what shape have 10 sides

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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The shape that has 10 sides is called  Decagon.

"Deca" or "Deka" in Greek terminology means having 10 angles, hence the name decagon means having 10 sides. Each interior angle is consist of 144 degrees, and the sum of the total interior angle is equal to 1440 degrees. This can be solve by multiplying 10 with 144.  Hence we must also be familiarize with the other shapes containing a specific number of sides.

3 sides = Triangle

4 side = Quadrilateral

5 sides = Pentagon

6 sides = Hexagon

7 sides = Heptagon

8 sides = Octagon

9 sides = Nonagon

Final answer:

10 sides = Decagon