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How can we find the apothem of a regular pentagon?

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      Hi OrSigma3957!😎


      To find the apothem, you need to decompose the pentagone in multiple triangles, and the height of those will be the apothem.


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      Here is our file on the subject : Regular Polygons | Secondaire | Alloprof


      I hoped this helps! Feel gree to ask any other question! 😊



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