Math Problem Statement

Here, there is an equilateral triangle inside the regular hexagon as shown in this figure. If the area of the dark region is 9√3, then find the perimeter of the equilateral triangle.

Solution

The problem describes a regular hexagon with an equilateral triangle inside, and the area of the dark region (the part of the hexagon not occupied by the triangle) is given as 939\sqrt{3}. The goal is to find the perimeter of the equilateral triangle.

To solve this, we can start by analyzing the geometry:

  1. Hexagon Area: The area of a regular hexagon with side length aa can be found using the formula: Ahexagon=332a2A_{\text{hexagon}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} a^2

  2. Equilateral Triangle Area: The area of an equilateral triangle with side length ss is given by: Atriangle=34s2A_{\text{triangle}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2

  3. Relation Between the Areas: Since the dark region is the difference between the area of the hexagon and the area of the equilateral triangle, we can write: Adark=AhexagonAtriangle=93A_{\text{dark}} = A_{\text{hexagon}} - A_{\text{triangle}} = 9\sqrt{3} This equation can be used to solve for ss, the side length of the equilateral triangle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Areas of Polygons
Regular Hexagons
Equilateral Triangles

Formulas

Area of a regular hexagon: (3√3/2)a^2
Area of an equilateral triangle: (√3/4)s^2
Difference of areas: Dark region = Hexagon Area - Triangle Area

Theorems

Properties of regular polygons
Area relations of nested polygons

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10