Math Problem Statement

In the figure, ABCDEF is a regular hexagon. ABQP and BCSR are squares. Find the following angles: (a) ∠ABC, (b) ∠ABQ, (c) ∠QBR.

Solution

The image shows a geometry question based on a regular hexagon, squares, and angle calculations. Here's a breakdown of the problem:

We are given:

  • A regular hexagon ABCDEFABCDEF.
  • Two squares ABQPABQP and BCSRBCSR.

The task is to find the following angles: (a) ABC\angle ABC (b) ABQ\angle ABQ (c) QBR\angle QBR

Solution:

(a) ABC\angle ABC

Since ABCDEFABCDEF is a regular hexagon, the internal angles of a regular hexagon are all equal and can be calculated using the formula for the interior angle of a regular polygon:

Interior Angle of a Hexagon=(62)×1806=120\text{Interior Angle of a Hexagon} = \frac{(6 - 2) \times 180^\circ}{6} = 120^\circ

Thus, ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ.

(b) ABQ\angle ABQ

Since ABQPABQP is a square, all angles in a square are 9090^\circ. ABQ\angle ABQ is one of the right angles in the square:

ABQ=90\angle ABQ = 90^\circ

(c) QBR\angle QBR

This angle occurs where square ABQPABQP and square BCSRBCSR meet. Since the squares are adjacent to each other and share the side BQBQ, the angle between the two squares is also a right angle:

QBR=90\angle QBR = 90^\circ

Final Answers:

  • ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ
  • ABQ=90\angle ABQ = 90^\circ
  • QBR=90\angle QBR = 90^\circ

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you calculate the sum of interior angles for any regular polygon?
  2. What is the relationship between the side lengths of a hexagon and the squares in this diagram?
  3. How would the angles change if the hexagon were not regular?
  4. Can we use vector algebra to find the angles in this configuration?
  5. How would the geometry change if the squares were inscribed inside the hexagon instead of being outside?

Tip: Always remember that the internal angles of regular polygons increase as the number of sides increases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Regular Polygons
Squares

Formulas

Interior Angle of a Polygon: (n-2) × 180° / n
Right angles in squares: 90°

Theorems

Interior Angle Theorem for Regular Polygons
Properties of Squares

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12