Math Problem Statement

Consider the regular hexagon in Figure M2W3AQ4 and triangles made inside the hexagon. If the length of each side of the hexagon is 4 units, then find the area of the hexagon. Additionally, let C1 and C2 be two circles with radii of 2 units and 3 units, respectively. How many unit squares are required to make a rectangle of length 6 units and breadth 5 units?

Solution

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3) Area of the Regular Hexagon

To calculate the area of a regular hexagon:

  1. A regular hexagon can be divided into 6 equilateral triangles.
  2. Each side of the hexagon is given as 4units4 \, \text{units}.

The formula for the area of one equilateral triangle is: Area of one triangle=34a2\text{Area of one triangle} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2 where aa is the side length.

For the hexagon: Area of hexagon=6×Area of one triangle=6×34a2\text{Area of hexagon} = 6 \times \text{Area of one triangle} = 6 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2

Substituting a=4a = 4: Area of hexagon=6×34×42=6×34×16=243square units.\text{Area of hexagon} = 6 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 4^2 = 6 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 16 = 24\sqrt{3} \, \text{square units}.

Answer: 243square units24\sqrt{3} \, \text{square units}.


4) Areas of the Two Circles

The area of a circle is given by: Area=πr2\text{Area} = \pi r^2

  • For C1C_1, with r=2r = 2: Area of C1=π(2)2=4πsquare units.\text{Area of } C_1 = \pi (2)^2 = 4\pi \, \text{square units}.

  • For C2C_2, with r=3r = 3: Area of C2=π(3)2=9πsquare units.\text{Area of } C_2 = \pi (3)^2 = 9\pi \, \text{square units}.

Correct options:

  • Area of C1=4π\text{Area of } C_1 = 4\pi
  • Area of C2=9π\text{Area of } C_2 = 9\pi.

5) Number of Unit Squares for the Rectangle

The area of a rectangle is calculated as: Area=Length×Breadth\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Breadth}

Given length 6units6 \, \text{units} and breadth 5units5 \, \text{units}: Area=6×5=30square units.\text{Area} = 6 \times 5 = 30 \, \text{square units}.

Since each unit square has an area of 1square unit1 \, \text{square unit}, 3030 unit squares are required.

Answer: 30unit squares30 \, \text{unit squares}.


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5 Questions for Exploration

  1. How does the formula for the area of a regular hexagon generalize to any side length?
  2. Why is the area of an equilateral triangle 34a2\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^2?
  3. What would be the area of a hexagon with a side length of 6units6 \, \text{units}?
  4. Can the area of a circle be approximated using regular polygons?
  5. What is the relation between the radius and circumference of a circle?

Tip: Remember that breaking complex shapes into smaller basic units like triangles or squares often simplifies calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area of Regular Polygons
Area of Circles
Area of Rectangles

Formulas

Area of equilateral triangle = (sqrt(3)/4) * a^2
Area of regular hexagon = 6 * Area of one equilateral triangle
Area of circle = π * r^2
Area of rectangle = Length * Breadth

Theorems

Properties of equilateral triangles
Definition of area for 2D shapes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10