Question

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

triangle with side length of 15.5 inches.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

but how do i find the apothem

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

in a regular polygon all sides are the same.

Answer 6

sorry for late reply. But this should do it.

Answer 7

*** I didn't solve for your area

Answer 8

thank you so much :)

Answer 9

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