Math Problem Statement

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What is the area of the regular hexagon shown in the image? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solution

The image shows a regular hexagon with a center labeled AA, and the length of a segment from AA to a vertex is given as 4m4 \, \text{m}, with an additional length of 23m2\sqrt{3} \, \text{m} shown for part of the distance.

The area of a regular hexagon can be calculated using the formula:

Area=332×s2\text{Area} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \times s^2

Where ss is the length of a side of the hexagon. Based on the given information, the side length of the hexagon is 4m4 \, \text{m}.

Now, we can substitute the value of s=4ms = 4 \, \text{m} into the area formula:

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

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

Area=243\text{Area} = 24\sqrt{3}

Using 31.732\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732, we get:

Area24×1.732=41.57square meters\text{Area} \approx 24 \times 1.732 = 41.57 \, \text{square meters}

So, the area of the hexagon is approximately 41.6 square meters when rounded to the nearest tenth.

Would you like further clarification or have any additional questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the area of a regular polygon change with the number of sides?
  2. How do you calculate the area of an irregular hexagon?
  3. What is the relationship between the radius of the circumscribed circle and the side length of a regular hexagon?
  4. Can this formula for area be used for other regular polygons?
  5. What is the significance of the value 3\sqrt{3} in geometry?

Tip: The formula for the area of regular polygons is often derived by dividing the polygon into congruent triangles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Regular Polygons
Area of Hexagons

Formulas

Area = (3√3 / 2) × s²

Theorems

Properties of Regular Hexagons

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11