SOLUTION: how do i find the length of each side of a polygon given the perimeter?

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Question 1039104: how do i find the length of each side of a polygon given the perimeter?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i find the length of each side of a polygon given the perimeter?
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It's not possible, unless it's a regular polygon.
If it is, you have to be given the # of sides.
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Then, s = P/n
s = side length
P = perimeter
n = # of sides