Mathematicians have also solved the problem for polygons with an odd numbers of sides. In each case, the regular polygon, with equal angles and equal sides, is the winner. But for polygons that ...

The solution to the four-sided polygon had also been found, by Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician, around the middle of the 7th century. Advertisement. But a general theory was elusive.

TODAY’S WORD — HEPTAGON (HEPTAGON: HEP-tuh-gon: A polygon of seven sides.) Average mark 43 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 51 or more words in HEPTAGON? The list will be published Monday.

By increasing the number of sides of the polygons, the perimeters become closer in length to the circumference of the circle. Approximating Pi Infinite Secrets homepage ...