Classwork, 12/10 Apothems and Reg Polygons

Front

What is an apothem in relation to a regular polygon?

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

Front

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

Back

Front

If the apothem of a regular polygon is 10 m and the perimeter is 40 m, what is the area?

Back

Front

What does the 'a' stand for in the formula for the area of a regular polygon?

Back

In the formula, 'a' stands for the apothem.

Front

How do you find the area of a regular polygon with a known apothem and perimeter?

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Front

What is the perimeter of a regular polygon?

Back

The perimeter is the total length of all the sides of the polygon.

Front

If a regular polygon has 6 sides, what is the name of this polygon?

Back

A regular polygon with 6 sides is called a hexagon.

Front

What is the area of a regular polygon with an apothem of 5 m and a perimeter of 30 m?

Back

Front

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

Back

The apothem is shorter than the radius and is used to calculate the area of the polygon.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a regular polygon if you only know the side length?

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