7-2 Area of Regular Polygons

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and all angles equal.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the formula for the area of a regular polygon?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is an apothem in a polygon?

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An apothem is a line from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides.

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How do you find the perimeter of a regular polygon?

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the area of a regular octagon with an apothem of 6 ft and sides of 5 ft?

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The area is 120 ft².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a regular hexagon with a side of 15 ft and an apothem of 13 ft?

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The area is 585 ft².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the apothem and the area of a regular polygon?

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The apothem is crucial for calculating the area of a regular polygon, as it helps determine the height of the triangles that make up the polygon.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a regular polygon has 8 sides, what is it called?

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A regular polygon with 8 sides is called an octagon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the area of a regular polygon with a perimeter of 40 ft and an apothem of 10 ft?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1