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Because all the sides are the same length and all the angles are the same.

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Q: Why is the regular hexagon called a regular hexagon?
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What is a polygon with 6 equal sides called?

A polygon with 6 equal sides is called a regular hexagon.


What is a hexagon called with all sides equal and all angles equal?

It is called a Regular Hexagon.


Does all sides of a hexagon have to be equal?

They can be but they don't have to be. If they are then it's called a "regular" hexagon.


Are the sides and angles of a hexagon all equal?

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What is a six sided regular shape called?

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A hexagon is any shape with 6 sides. A regular hexagon is a six sided shape where all sides and angles are equal to one another. An IRRegular hexagon tends to look messy or ugly whilst a REgular hexagon tends to look symmetrical and 'perfect'.


Is a hexagon a regular polygon or not a regular polygon?

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Hexagon regular or irrgular?

If the hexagon's sides and angles are congruent, then it a regular hexagon.


How many diagonals are in a regular hexagon?

There are 9 diagonals in any hexagon!The hexagon does not have to be regular.


Does a regular hexagon tesselate?

Yes, a regular hexagon does tessellate.


Can a hexagon be tessellated?

A regular hexagon and some irregular ones will tessellate, But in general they will not.


What is the angle of a hexagon?

It depends on a few factors: if the angle is interior, if the angle is exterior, and if the hexagon is a regular hexagon or not. Each interior angle of a regular hexagon is 120o. Each exterior angle of a regular hexagon is 60o.