Absolute
Math Area of Regular Polygons Given an Apothem
Guided Notes Instructions
Area of Regular Polygons Given an Apothem Guided Notes
Area of Regular Polygons Guided Notes
An apothem is a _________ that is drawn from the ________ of a regular polygon and is _____________ to one of the sides.
Formula:
Draw an apothem for each regular polygon.
Calculate the area of the regular polygon.
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The local community wants to block off an area for a dance in the park. They want to do a shape of a decagon. Each side of the decagon will be 50 yards. The DJ will be set up in the middle of the decagon and will be 35 yards away from all the sides. What is the area of the dance area?
A radius is a _______________ that is drawn from the _______ to a _________.
You can use the __________ and the length of one ___________ to calculate the ___________. Use the _____
Draw a radius for each regular polygon.
Calculate the apothem & area of the regular polygon.
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Calculate the area of the shaded region.
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