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16-2 Regular Polygons. A polygon is regular if (1) it is convex, (2) all of its sides are congruent, and (3) all of its angles are congruent. . Construction of a regular hexagon. Draw a circle and use the length of the radius to mark off 6 equal spaced points then connect the consecutive points.
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A polygon is regular if (1) it is convex, (2) all of its sides are congruent, and (3) all of its angles are congruent.
Construction of a regular hexagon • Draw a circle and use the length of the radius to mark off 6 equal spaced points then connect the consecutive points
Constructing a regular Octagon Draw a circle. Mark off 8 equal spaced points.
For regular polygons each interior angle is 180(n-2) n 180-360/n
Apothem -> the segment from the center drawn perpendicular to any of the
Area formula for a regular polygon • A = ½ ap • Area = ½ ( Apothem ) ( Perimeter )
Equilateral triangle s2√3 4
Hexagon 3s2√3 2
Pg. 540(1,4,6-8, 10 (for 5,9,and 15), 11(for 72,45,and 24), 12 (for 140 and 160), 13,14)