An octagon is a polygon with eight sides and eight angles. The word "octagon" is derived from the Greek words "octa" meaning eight and "gonia" meaning angle.
Properties of an octagon:
Formulas for the perimeter and area of a regular octagon:
Perimeter = 8 * side length
Area = 2 * (1 + √2) * side length^2
In real life, octagonal shapes can be found in stop signs, some architecture, and decorative designs.
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