Definition Of Heptagon

A polygon with seven sides is called a heptagon.
Examples of Heptagon.
The figure below shows a heptagon. All its sides do not measure the same.

 

The figure above shows a regular heptagon. All its sides measure the same.

Video Examples: Heptagon
 

Solved Example on Heptagon

Ques: Choose a regular heptagon from the choices given.

Choices:

A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: A polygon with seven sides is called a heptagon
Step 2: A polygon with all its sides measuring the same is called a regular polygon
Step 3: Among the choices, Choice C has all its seven sides of the same measure
So, it is a regular heptagon.

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