find the area of each regular polygon described. round to the nearest tenth.

triangle with side length of 15.5 inches.

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find the area of each regular polygon described. round to the nearest tenth.

triangle with side length of 15.5 inches.

anonymous · Answer

what does a regular polygon mean? If you know that, then you are on your way.

anonymous · Answer

just to add, the equation for area of a polygon is: 1/2*(apothem)*(perimeter) 

** in a triangle, the apothem could be considered its height.

anonymous · Answer

but how do i find the apothem

anonymous · Answer

in this case all you have to do is find the height.  Let me give you an illustration

anonymous · Answer

in a regular polygon all sides are the same.

anonymous · Answer

sorry for late reply. But this should do it.

anonymous · Answer

*** I didn't solve for your area

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much :)

anonymous · Answer

no problem, I like helping out, especially in math :p ... :)