Finding the Area of Hexagons, Heptagons, and Octagons (Tarver Academy Math)

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of regular polygons like hexagons, heptagons, and octagons using a common formula involving the apothem and perimeter. It provides a detailed example with a hexagon, demonstrating the use of special right triangles to find the apothem and complete the area calculation. The tutorial also covers the differences in calculating areas for heptagons and octagons, emphasizing the importance of understanding interior angles and using geometry principles.

Describe how to find the area of a heptagon using the same principles as for a hexagon.

What is the significance of the angles when calculating the area of polygons?

How does the area calculation differ between a hexagon and an octagon?