How do we find the area of a octagon (side lengths are not correct)

The video tutorial covers the properties of a regular octagon, including equal sides and angles. It explains methods to calculate the area of various shapes like parallelograms, triangles, circles, and trapezoids. The tutorial then focuses on the formula for finding the area of a regular pentagon using the apothem and perimeter. An example calculation is provided, demonstrating the process and emphasizing the importance of units, specifically inches squared.

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