If 6 equilateral triangles are placed side by side so that only two sides of each triangle touch one of the other triangles, what shape is formed?

Question

Please explain the answer.

Answer 1

http://www.kathykwylie.com/blog/2010/10/geometric-shapes-in-quilts-hexagons/

Answer 2

Thanks! :)

Answer 3

a hexagon only 2 sides of a triangle touching each other side by side ^[v]^

Answer 4

You're welcome.