Inscribe a Regular Octagon in a Circle

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Draw a regular octagon inscribed in a circle of diameter 70 mm.
A Regular Octagon Inscribed in a circle
Regular Octagon Inscribed in a Circle

  • Draw a circle of diameter 70 mm.
  • Draw the four lines of diameter (AB, CD, EF, and GH) making the angle 45o between each other.
  • Join the sequential ends of the line by straight lines to complete pentagon.
Location: India

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