Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 7 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain how the formula for the area of a regular polygon is derived from that of a triangle.

OpenStudy (amistre64):

regular poly are made of lengths of the same measurement; with a central point

OpenStudy (amistre64):

each side creates a songruent triangle with the others so that if we can determine the area of one triangle in the poly; we scale it by how many there are together

OpenStudy (amistre64):

|dw:1330195845180:dw|

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!