{"id":1763,"date":"2022-04-22T09:51:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T09:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1763"},"modified":"2023-10-03T06:29:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:29:08","slug":"rectilinear-figure-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure","title":{"rendered":"What Are Rectilinear Figures? Definition, Types, Examples, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-1659a062-f031-45c0-8528-ca5cec009b0f\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#0-what-is-a-rectilinear-figure>What Is a Rectilinear Figure?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#2-properties-of-a-rectilinear-figure>Properties of A Rectilinear Figure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#3-what-are-polygons>What Are Polygons?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#6-solved-examples-on-rectilinear-figures>Solved Examples on Rectilinear Figures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#7-practice-problems-on-rectilinear-figures>Practice Problems on Rectilinear Figures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectilinear-figure#8-frequently-asked-question-about-rectilinear-figure>Frequently Asked Question about Rectilinear Figure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-rectilinear-figure\">What Is a Rectilinear Figure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A rectilinear figure is a 2D geometric shape that can be drawn only using straight <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-segment\"><strong>line segments<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word \u201crectilinear\u201d means \u201cconsisting of straight lines\u201d or \u201cmoving on a straight line.\u201d The edges of a rectilinear figure are line segments. A rectilinear figure can be open, closed, simple, or complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common examples of rectilinear figures or rectilinear shapes are squares and rectangles. 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slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-rectilinear-figure-definition\">Rectilinear Figure Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A rectilinear figure can be defined as a 2D (plane) geometric shape that is completely made up of straight line segments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-properties-of-a-rectilinear-figure\">Properties of A Rectilinear Figure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A rectilinear figure is a plane, flat, two-dimensional shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the edges in a rectilinear figure are line segments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A rectilinear figure can be open, closed, simple, or complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polygons are special types of rectilinear figures that are simple and closed. A plane, closed rectilinear figure is called a polygon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-what-are-polygons\">What Are Polygons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple, plane, closed shape whose boundaries (sides) are line segments are called polygons. In other words, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\">polygons<\/a> are simple, closed rectilinear shapes formed using at least three line segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, every polygon is a rectilinear figure but every rectilinear figure is not a polygon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/polygons.png\" alt=\"Polygons\" class=\"wp-image-34450\" title=\"Polygons\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/polygons-.png\" alt=\"Polygons\" class=\"wp-image-34451\" title=\"Polygons\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sides: <\/strong>The line segments used to form a polygon are called its sides.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertices:<\/strong> The points of intersection of two sides are called vertices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angle:<\/strong> An angle formed by two consecutive sides of a polygon is called an interior angle or simply an angle of the polygon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A polygon is named based on the number of line segments used to form the shape. Here are a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of sides<\/strong><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Name of the polygon<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">Triangle<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/quadrilateral\">Quadrilateral<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/pentagon\">Pentagon<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/hexagon\">Hexagon<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/heptagon\">Heptagon<\/a>\/ Septagon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The point at which bisection of consecutive sides occurs is called vertices and the angle that forms between two consecutive sides is called an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/interior-angles\">interior angle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/polygons-and-their-names-based-on-the-number-of-sides.png\" alt=\"Polygons and their names based on the number of sides\" class=\"wp-image-34453\" title=\"Polygons and their names based on the number of sides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/polygons-and-their-names-based-on-the-number-of-sides.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/polygons-and-their-names-based-on-the-number-of-sides-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-rectilinear-figures-around-us\">Rectilinear Figures Around Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are endless examples of rectilinear shapes around us, and we encounter them daily. A blackboard, a table top, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/geometry\">geometry<\/a> box, and a rectangular bulletin board are all examples of rectilinear figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/finding-rectilinear-figures-in-objects-around-us-blackboard-table-top-bulletin-board.png\" alt=\"Finding rectilinear figures in objects around us (blackboard, table top, bulletin board)\" class=\"wp-image-34455\" title=\"Finding rectilinear figures in objects around us (blackboard, table top, bulletin board)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/finding-rectilinear-figures-in-objects-around-us-blackboard-table-top-bulletin-board.png 619w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/finding-rectilinear-figures-in-objects-around-us-blackboard-table-top-bulletin-board-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-facts-about-rectilinear-figures\">Facts about Rectilinear Figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A rectilinear figure is a plane figure formed entirely by straight line segments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All polygons are rectilinear figures, but all rectilinear figures are not polygons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectilinear polygons are rectilinear figures or polygons in which the straight lines (sides) meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/right-angle\">right angles<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-solved-examples-on-rectilinear-figures\">Solved Examples on Rectilinear Figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Is the circle a rectilinear shape?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/circle.png\" alt=\"Circle\" class=\"wp-image-34456\" title=\"Circle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/circle.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/circle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/circle-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/circle-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rectilinear shape is a plane shape that is drawn only using straight lines. It means that it does not contain any curved edges. Thus, circles are not rectilinear shaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Are all rectilinear figures called polygons?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rectilinear shape is a plane shape that is drawn only using straight lines. Thus, it may be an open, closed, simple, or complex shape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A polygon is a closed and simple rectilinear shape with straight lines. Polygons are special cases of rectilinear shapes. Thus, all rectilinear shapes are not polygons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"161\" class=\"wp-image-34457\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polygon-1.png\" alt=\"Polygon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polygon-1.png 304w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polygon-1-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br><strong>Polygon<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"156\" class=\"wp-image-34458\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rectilinear-figure.png\" alt=\"Rectilinear figure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rectilinear-figure.png 304w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rectilinear-figure-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><br><strong>Rectilinear figure<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Also, a rectilinear figure<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Not a polygon<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Identify rectilinear figures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/VbIn_6weuO-n5sK9e5_fRjjIU8y7KY52IvoQR71a87QYkUeFY7F5uZaOHGz_2DhKAZo7lEkPGjQQpbbUepa7kIZeOxob1PVrsz4_i73HnicEUJibA6MP3TFqaxk738RnBXEcW3YgGksGfW-g7MlX1Tw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a rectilinear figure formed by two straight line segments. Moreover, it is a simple and open shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/circle\">Circle<\/a> is not a rectilinear shape. It is not formed by straight line segments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This shape is not a rectilinear shape. It is a complex curve. It crosses itself and its boundary is curved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a rectilinear shape since it is composed of straight line segments. It is a closed and complex rectilinear shape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-practice-problems-on-rectilinear-figures\">Practice Problems on Rectilinear Figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">What Are Rectilinear Figures? Definition, Types, Examples, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following are NOT rectilinear figures?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Rectangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Square<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Parallelogram<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Oval<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Oval<br\/>Oval shape is not made of straight line segments. So, it is not a rectilinear figure.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A polygon is a rectilinear shape that is<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Simple and open<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Open and complex<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Simple and closed<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Simple and complex<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Simple and closed<br\/>A simple and closed rectilinear figure is called a polygon.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A polygon having four sides is called a<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Square<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Quadrilateral<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Pentagon<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Quadrilateral<br\/>A polygon having four sides is called a quadrilateral.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"What Are Rectilinear Figures? 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         } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-frequently-asked-question-about-rectilinear-figure\">Frequently Asked Question about Rectilinear Figure<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\"><strong>Can we say that a circle is a rectilinear figure?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, a circle is not a rectilinear figure since one such figure should be made of straight lines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\"><strong>Is cube a rectilinear figure?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, a cube is not a rectilinear figure since it is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/3-dimensional\">3D shape<\/a>. Rectilinear shapes are plane, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/2-dimensional\">2D shapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\"><strong>What is the minimum number of sides required to form a polygon?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shape must have a minimum of 3 sides to be classified as a polygon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\"><strong>Can a rectilinear figure be open?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-bb7e7d57-22a1-415f-93ab-a60175050e51\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rectilinear figure is made of straight lines and may be open or closed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Rectilinear Figure? 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