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How many sides does an octagon have?
Answer
8
An octagon is a polygon with exactly 8 sides and 8 angles, making it one of the most common regular polygons. Regular octagons appear throughout geometry and architecture, with all sides and angles equal. The interior angles of a regular octagon each measure 135 degrees, totaling 1,080 degrees for the entire shape.
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The word 'octagon' derives from Greek 'octa' (eight) and 'gonia' (angle); octagonal shapes appear in architecture, stop signs, and nature.
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