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Each internal [[angle]] of a [[Regular polygon | regular]] hexagon measures 120 [[degree (geometry) | degrees]], so the sum of the angles is <math>720^{\circ}</math>. | Each internal [[angle]] of a [[Regular polygon | regular]] hexagon measures 120 [[degree (geometry) | degrees]], so the sum of the angles is <math>720^{\circ}</math>. | ||
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| + | A regular hexagon can be divided into 6 equilateral triangles where the apothem is the height of these triangles. | ||
[[Area]]: <math>\frac{3s^2\sqrt{3}}{2}</math> Where <math>s</math> is the side length of the hexagon. | [[Area]]: <math>\frac{3s^2\sqrt{3}}{2}</math> Where <math>s</math> is the side length of the hexagon. | ||
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A hexagon is a polygon with six edges and six vertices.
Regular hexagons
Each internal angle of a regular hexagon measures 120 degrees, so the sum of the angles is 
.
A regular hexagon can be divided into 6 equilateral triangles where the apothem is the height of these triangles.
Area: 
Where 
is the side length of the hexagon.
