Math Problem Statement

find the area of a hexagon with an radius of 4

Solution

To find the area of a regular hexagon with a radius of 4, we can use the formula for the area of a regular hexagon:

A=332r2A = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} r^2

Where:

  • AA is the area of the hexagon,
  • rr is the radius of the circumscribed circle (distance from the center of the hexagon to a vertex).

Given that the radius r=4r = 4:

A=332×42A = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 4^2

A=332×16A = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 16

A=243A = 24\sqrt{3}

The exact area is 24324\sqrt{3}, which is approximately:

A24×1.73241.57A \approx 24 \times 1.732 \approx 41.57

Thus, the area of the hexagon is approximately 41.57 square units.


Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How can the formula for the area of a regular hexagon be derived?
  2. What is the relationship between the side length of the hexagon and its radius?
  3. How can we calculate the area of a regular hexagon if only the side length is given?
  4. How does the area of a hexagon compare to other polygons like squares or triangles?
  5. How can you find the area of an irregular hexagon?

Tip: To visualize a regular hexagon, think of it as being made up of 6 equilateral triangles, with each triangle having the same side length as the radius!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area of Polygons
Regular Hexagon

Formulas

A = (3√3/2) * r^2

Theorems

Area of a regular hexagon

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12