For a Regular Octagon, the Length of the Apothem Is

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Essay

For a regular octagon, the length of the apothem is a = 8.2 cm while the length of each side is s = 6.7 cm. To the nearest tenth of a square centimeter, find the area of the regular octagon.

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Definitions:

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