Question

A room in the shape of an octagon has a perimeter of 72 feet. What is the length of each side of the room? Let s represent the length in feet of each side of the room. Write and solve an equation for s.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Octagon is regular polygon meaning all sides are epual
2. it is 8sided polygon

p=72 = sides =8

each side =72÷8

=9feet

Answer 2

s=9

Explanation:

8s=72

Divide 72 and 8

s=9