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Geometry. Unit VI Areas of Regular Polygons. radius. apothem. radius. apothem. apothem. radius. radius. radius. Apothem. degrees. 36. 30. 45. 60. Steps for finding Area. 1. draw one triangle within the polygon 2. Find the measure of the central angle:
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Geometry Unit VI Areas of Regular Polygons
radius apothem radius apothem apothem radius
radius radius Apothem
degrees 36 30 45 60
Steps for finding Area • 1. draw one triangle within the polygon • 2. Find the measure of the central angle: • 3. Using either SOH CAH TOA or Special Right Triangles, find the apothem. • 4. Find the area of the polygon: use formula A=1/2*a*p