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Problem 9 (2009 AMC 8)

AMC 8Easy

From module Geometry Basics

Problem

Construct a square on one side of an equilateral triangle. On one non-adjacent side of the square, construct a regular pentagon, as shown. On a non-adjacent side of the pentagon, construct a hexagon. Continue to construct regular polygons in the same way, until you construct an octagon. How many sides does the resulting polygon have? [See figure in original PDF]

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