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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.