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Apothem Theorem Verification

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True or False: The apothem of a regular polygon always meets the side to which it is drawn at a right angle (90 degrees).

Correct Answer

true

Explanation

By definition, an apothem is a perpendicular line segment drawn from the central origin point to the midpoint of one of the outer bounding lines.

Reference

Mathematics for college students


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