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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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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.


How are a square and hexagon alike?

A square and a hexagon are both polygons, meaning they are two-dimensional shapes made up of straight sides. They both have defined vertices and can be regular, with all sides and angles equal. Additionally, both shapes can tessellate, meaning they can fit together without gaps to cover a surface.