Let's assume that the regular polygon has n sides.
The formula to find the sum of the interior angles of a polygon is given by:
Sum = (n-2) * 180°
Given that each interior angle of the regular polygon is 162°, we can set up the following equation:
162° = (n-2) * 180°
Simplifying the equation:
162° = 180°n - 360°
Rearranging the equation:
180°n = 162° + 360°
180°n = 522°
Dividing both sides by 180°:
n = 522° / 180°
n ≈ 2.9
Since the number of sides of a polygon must be a whole number, we round the value of n to the nearest whole number, which is 3.
Therefore, the regular polygon has 3 sides, which is an equilateral triangle.
Now, we can find the sum of the interior angles by using the formula:
Sum = (n-2) * 180°
Sum = (3-2) * 180°
Sum = 180°
So, the sum of all the interior angles of the regular polygon is 180°.
Each interior angle of a regular polygon is 162°. Find the sum of all the interior angles
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