Chapter 14, Problem 21RP

To determine

To inscribe the regular octagon in the given circle.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The circle.

Calculation:

Theregular octagon in the given circle can be inscribed as follows-

  

Draw a circle of a particular radius and then draw its diameter, from one of the end point of the diameter draw an arc on the circle with the length as the radius of the circle, use the new intersection point to draw another arc on the circle. Similarly draw more arcs till you reach the starting point. The points of intersection are the vertices of the hexagon. Join the points.