The formula for finding the perimeter of a pentagon is P = 5s, where P is the perimeter and s is the length of one side of the pentagon.
To find the area of a pentagon, you can use the formula A = (1/4)√(5(5+2√5))s^2, where A is the area and s is the length of one side of the pentagon. Alternatively, you can divide the pentagon into 5 triangles and use the formula A = (1/2)bh for each triangle, then add the areas together.
No, the Pythagorean Theorem only applies to right triangles. A pentagon is not a right triangle, so the Pythagorean Theorem cannot be used to solve for its sides.
Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape, while area is the measure of the space inside a shape. In other words, perimeter is the length of the boundary of a shape, while area is the amount of surface that the shape covers.
Yes, it is possible for the perimeter of a pentagon to be greater than its area. This can occur if the pentagon is stretched out to have longer sides, making the perimeter longer, but the area does not increase proportionally.