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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What would the perimeter of a 12 sided polygon be if the perimeter is the same as the area??
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n sides, side length s
P = 12s


s*cot(15)/4 = 1
s = 4tan(15)
P = 12s = 48tan(15)
s =~ 12.86156

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