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Hence <math>GD = 2 + 2\sqrt 2</math>, and <math>AP = PD = 2 + \sqrt 2</math>. | Hence <math>GD = 2 + 2\sqrt 2</math>, and <math>AP = PD = 2 + \sqrt 2</math>. | ||
− | Then the area of <math>ADG</math> equals <math>\frac{DG \cdot AP}2 = \frac{(2+2\sqrt 2)(2+\sqrt 2)}2 = \frac{8+6\sqrt 2}2 = \boxed{\textbf{(C)}4+3\sqrt 2}</math>. | + | Then the area of <math>ADG</math> equals <math>\frac{DG \cdot AP}2 = \frac{(2+2\sqrt 2)(2+\sqrt 2)}2 = \frac{8+6\sqrt 2}2 = \boxed{\textbf{(C)}=4+3\sqrt 2}</math>. |
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Problem
A regular octagon has sides of length two. Find the area of .
Solution
The area of the triangle can be computed as . We will now find and .
Clearly, is a right isosceles triangle with hypotenuse of length , hence . The same holds for triangle and its leg . The length of is equal to . Hence , and .
Then the area of equals .
See Also
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