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How would I calculate the perimeter of a hexagon (which can be divided into 6 congruent equilateral triangles) which is inside...Asked by Nick
How would I calculate the perimeter of a hexagon (which can be divided into 6 congruent equilateral triangles) which is inside a circle with an area of 314^2 cm?
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bobpursley
Figure the radius of the circle from the area.
Then, that radius is a side to each triangle.
Since the triangles are equalaterial, you know all sides, including the outside segment. But six outside segments make up the perimeter of the hexagon, right?
Then, that radius is a side to each triangle.
Since the triangles are equalaterial, you know all sides, including the outside segment. But six outside segments make up the perimeter of the hexagon, right?
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