SOLUTION: Compute the perpendicular distance from the center to the side of a regular polygon with four sides, each 8 inches in length.

SOLUTION: Compute the perpendicular distance from the center to the side of a regular polygon with four sides, each 8 inches in length.

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Question 885535: Compute the perpendicular distance from the center to the side of a regular
polygon with four sides, each 8 inches in length.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This polygon is a square. Simply draw the picture. Distance from center to any side is half of 8 inches side length, or 4 inches.
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