LeticiaBraukus585
Answered

At Westonci.ca, we provide clear, reliable answers to all your questions. Join our vibrant community and get the solutions you need. Discover in-depth answers to your questions from a wide network of professionals on our user-friendly Q&A platform. Experience the convenience of finding accurate answers to your questions from knowledgeable experts on our platform.

Find the area of a regular 12-sided polygon with side of length s and apothem 8.
(Give your answer in terms of s.)

Sagot :

Everest2017
apothem is the height of a triangel formed by two consecutive vertices with the center.  the are of this triangle = 1/2 s 8  = 4s
there area 12 such triangles in the regular 12 side polygon
So area = 12 * 4 s = 48 s
luana
[tex] If\ this\ is\ regular\ 12-sides\ polygon\ it\ is\ build\ from\ 12\ isosceles\\triangles.\\\\ apothem=height\ of\ triangle\\\ side=base\ of\ triangle\\\\ Area\ of\ one\ triangle:\\ A=\frac{s*apothem}{2}=\frac{s*8}{2}=4s\\\\ Area\ of\ polygon\ =12*A=12*4s=48s [/tex]
Visit us again for up-to-date and reliable answers. We're always ready to assist you with your informational needs. Thank you for your visit. We're committed to providing you with the best information available. Return anytime for more. Westonci.ca is your trusted source for answers. Visit us again to find more information on diverse topics.