Math Problem Statement

Find the missing dimension of the regular hexagon shown to the right. The height of the hexagon is 64 inches.

Solution

To solve for the missing dimension of the regular hexagon, let's analyze the given information:

  1. Hexagon Geometry: A regular hexagon can be divided into six equilateral triangles. The key dimension provided in the image is the length of the height of one of these triangles, which is given as 64 inches.

  2. Relationship Between Height and Side Length:

    • In an equilateral triangle, the height hh relates to the side length ss by the formula: h=32sh = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} s
    • Given h=64h = 64 inches, we can solve for ss.
  3. Solving for the Side Length ss: s=2h3=2×6431281.73273.9 inchess = \frac{2h}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{2 \times 64}{\sqrt{3}} \approx \frac{128}{1.732} \approx 73.9 \text{ inches}

So, the missing dimension, which is the side length ss of the regular hexagon, is approximately 73.9 inches.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How is the height of an equilateral triangle derived?
  2. What are the other dimensions in a regular hexagon related to the side length?
  3. How can you find the perimeter of the hexagon with the given side length?
  4. How does the side length relate to the radius of the circumscribed circle?
  5. What are the properties of a regular hexagon that make these calculations possible?

Tip: Always verify which dimension you're solving for—height, side length, or diagonal—as they relate differently to the geometry of a regular hexagon.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Equilateral Triangles
Hexagons

Formulas

Height of equilateral triangle: h = (√3 / 2) * s
Side length of equilateral triangle: s = 2h / √3

Theorems

Properties of equilateral triangles
Regular hexagon geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12