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How many sides does a pentagon have?
Answer
5
A pentagon is a polygon with exactly 5 sides and 5 interior angles, totaling 540 degrees when all angles are summed. Regular pentagons have all sides and angles equal, with each interior angle measuring 108 degrees. Pentagons appear frequently in nature, from starfish body plans to flower petals.
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The Pentagon building in Washington D.C. is named for its distinctive five-sided shape; regular pentagons appear in nature through starfish and certain flowers.
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