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The hexagon is one of the geometric shapes that occurs in nature. Found in the formation of honeycomb it is associated with bees and their co-operative, hard-working natures.

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Why does a hexagon have six sides?

A hexagon has six sides because the term "hexagon" is derived from the Greek words "hexa," meaning six, and "gonia," meaning angle. Each of its six sides connects to form six angles, which collectively define the shape. The geometric properties of a hexagon allow it to maintain a closed figure with equal or varying side lengths, but always with six sides.


What kind of angles are found in a hexagon?

In a hexagon, the interior angles can be calculated using the formula ((n - 2) \times 180^\circ), where (n) is the number of sides. For a hexagon, this results in a total of 720 degrees, meaning each interior angle averages 120 degrees. Additionally, a regular hexagon has all its interior angles equal, while an irregular hexagon can have varying angles. The exterior angles of a hexagon always sum to 360 degrees, with each exterior angle averaging 60 degrees in a regular hexagon.


what is a shape with 6 sides?

A shape with 6 sides is called a hexagon. It's a two-dimensional flat shape with straight sides. The word "hexagon" comes from the Greek words "hexa" meaning "six" and "gonia" meaning "corner" or "angle". So, a hexagon has six corners and six angles as well.


Why is an hexagon an hexagon?

When referring to it as a hexagon is not a faux pas.


Where can you find a definition and picture of a concentric hexagon?

"Having the same center" is the meaning of concentric. A regular hexagon in a concentric circle can be viewed by using the link and looking at the "active construction" window where there is a short animation of the construction of a hexagon inside a circle. It is posted by our friends at Wikipedia, where knowledge is free.