Question

Math 6B area of polygon

Answer 1

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To calculate the area of a polygon, you can use the formula:

Area = 1/2 * n * s * a

Where:
- n is the number of sides of the polygon
- s is the length of each side
- a is the apothem, which is the perpendicular distance from the center of the polygon to the midpoint of a side

Alternatively, you can also use the formula:

Area = 1/2 * n * s * r

Where r is the radius of the inscribed circle in the polygon.

You can also calculate the area of a regular polygon using the formula:

Area = 1/2 * n * s * t

Where t is the apothem if it is a regular polygon.

Remember to always use the correct formula based on the information you have about the polygon.