Area of a Regular Polygon

A rather simple visual comparison of the formula [math]A = \frac{1}{2}aP[/math] and the formula [math]A = \frac{1}{2}bh[/math] This allows you to unfold the polygon and highlight each of the triangles so the kids can see where the formula comes from.

 

Jedi Algebron —

 
Resource Type
Activity
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Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
 
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