Question

the apothem of a polygon is: a. the line connecting two opposite vertices b. the perimeter of the polygon c. the longest side of the polygon d. a line from the center to a side, perpendicular to that side

Explanation:

The apothem of a polygon is defined as a line from the center to a side, perpendicular to that side. Option a describes a diagonal, option b is the sum of all side lengths (perimeter), and option c is just a side. Only option d matches the apothem's definition.

Answer:

d. A line from the center to a side, perpendicular to that side