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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