Question

Regular Polygon

A regular polygon with sides measuring 2.8cm has an area of 103.38cm^2. Determine the number of the diagonals of the polygon

0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Total area 103.38 divided by n is area of each triangle. This is also equal to 1.4h. We know that tan(theta)=1.4/h. Therefore h can be rewritten as 1.4/tan(theta). Substitute.


Now we can say that 103.38(tan(theta))=1.4^2(n)


We also know 360/2theta = n


We're left with a simplified equation:


theta(tan(theta))=3.413 (very close to 2+sqroot2), basically y=xtanx.


We can plot this and arrive at theta=13.85 degrees


So 360/2*13.85=13 sides


That was the hard part.


The number of diagonals is n(n-3)/2=65.


source: quora: Daniel Ettedgui, DO
answered by: idontknow
Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Regular Polygon
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT