Math Problem Statement

In figure abcdef is regular hexagon abqp and bcsr are square <Abc=

Solution

To solve for ABC\angle ABC, let's break down the problem:

We are given:

  • A regular hexagon ABCDEFABCDEF.
  • Square ABQPABQP, where ABAB is one side of the square.
  • Square BCSRBCSR, where BCBC is one side of the square.

Step 1: Understanding the regular hexagon

In a regular hexagon, all internal angles are 120° and all sides are of equal length. Therefore, the angle at vertex BB in ABC\triangle ABC (as part of the hexagon) is ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ.

Step 2: Analyzing the squares

Both squares ABQPABQP and BCSRBCSR have right angles, which means:

  • ABQ=90\angle ABQ = 90^\circ
  • BCS=90\angle BCS = 90^\circ

However, these don't directly affect ABC\angle ABC, since this angle comes from the hexagon structure.

Conclusion:

Since ABC\angle ABC is part of a regular hexagon, we can directly conclude: ABC=120\boxed{\angle ABC = 120^\circ}

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Follow-up questions:

  1. How can we calculate angles in other polygons, like octagons?
  2. What properties define a regular polygon?
  3. Can we explore the relationship between the angles of a hexagon and the squares?
  4. How would the result change if the hexagon was not regular?
  5. What is the general formula for the interior angles of a polygon?

Tip:

For any regular polygon, the interior angle can be calculated as (n2)×180n\frac{(n-2) \times 180^\circ}{n}, where nn is the number of sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygons
Regular Hexagons
Squares
Angles

Formulas

Interior angle of a regular polygon = (n-2) × 180° / n
Sum of interior angles of a polygon = (n-2) × 180°

Theorems

Properties of a Regular Polygon
Angle-Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10