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\textbf{(E)}\ 12</math> | \textbf{(E)}\ 12</math> | ||
− | == | + | ==Diagram== |
− | Let the center of the hexagon be <math>O</math>. <math>\triangle AOB</math>, <math>\triangle BOC</math>, <math>\triangle COD</math>, <math>\triangle DOE</math>, <math>\triangle EOF</math>, and <math>\triangle FOA</math> are all equilateral triangles with side length <math>2</math>. Thus, <math>CO = 2</math>, and <math>GO = \sqrt{AO^2 - AG^2} = \sqrt{3}</math>. By symmetry, <math>\angle COG = 90^{\circ}</math>. Thus, by the Pythagorean theorem, <math>CG = \sqrt{2^2 + \sqrt{3}^2} = \sqrt{7}</math>. Because <math>CO = OF</math> and <math>GO = OH</math>, <math>CG = HC = FH = GF = \sqrt{7}</math>. Thus, the solution to our problem is <math>\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4 \sqrt 7}</math> | + | <asy> |
+ | /* Made by MRENTHUSIASM */ | ||
+ | |||
+ | size(200); | ||
+ | pair A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H; | ||
+ | A = dir(120); | ||
+ | B = dir(60); | ||
+ | C = dir(0); | ||
+ | D = dir(-60); | ||
+ | E = dir(-120); | ||
+ | F = dir(180); | ||
+ | G = midpoint(A--B); | ||
+ | H = midpoint(D--E); | ||
+ | |||
+ | filldraw(G--C--H--F--cycle,yellow); | ||
+ | |||
+ | draw(polygon(6)); | ||
+ | dot("$A$",A,1.5*A,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$B$",B,1.5*B,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$C$",C,1.5*C,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$D$",D,1.5*D,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$E$",E,1.5*E,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$F$",F,1.5*F,linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$G$",G,1.5*dir(90),linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | dot("$H$",H,1.5*dir(-90),linewidth(4)); | ||
+ | </asy> | ||
+ | ~MRENTHUSIASM | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Solution 1 == | ||
+ | Let the center of the hexagon be <math>O</math>. <math>\triangle AOB</math>, <math>\triangle BOC</math>, <math>\triangle COD</math>, <math>\triangle DOE</math>, <math>\triangle EOF</math>, and <math>\triangle FOA</math> are all equilateral triangles with side length <math>2</math>. Thus, <math>CO = 2</math>, and <math>GO = \sqrt{AO^2 - AG^2} = \sqrt{3}</math>. By symmetry, <math>\angle COG = 90^{\circ}</math>. Thus, by the Pythagorean theorem, <math>CG = \sqrt{2^2 + \sqrt{3}^2} = \sqrt{7}</math>. Because <math>CO = OF</math> and <math>GO = OH</math>, <math>CG = HC = FH = GF = \sqrt{7}</math>. Thus, the solution to our problem is <math>\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4 \sqrt 7}</math>. | ||
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By the [[Law of Cosines]], we have: | By the [[Law of Cosines]], we have: | ||
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<cmath>\begin{align*} | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
FG^2 &= AG^2 + AF^2 - 2 \cdot AG \cdot AF \cdot \cos \angle GAF \\ | FG^2 &= AG^2 + AF^2 - 2 \cdot AG \cdot AF \cdot \cos \angle GAF \\ | ||
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FG &= \sqrt 7. | FG &= \sqrt 7. | ||
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
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By [[SAS Congruence]], triangles <math>AFG</math>, <math>BCG</math>, <math>CDH</math>, and <math>EFH</math> are congruent, and by [[CPCTC]], quadrilateral <math>GCHF</math> is a rhombus. Therefore, the perimeter of <math>GCHF</math> is <math>4 \cdot FG = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4 \sqrt 7}</math>. | By [[SAS Congruence]], triangles <math>AFG</math>, <math>BCG</math>, <math>CDH</math>, and <math>EFH</math> are congruent, and by [[CPCTC]], quadrilateral <math>GCHF</math> is a rhombus. Therefore, the perimeter of <math>GCHF</math> is <math>4 \cdot FG = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4 \sqrt 7}</math>. | ||
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== Solution 3 == | == Solution 3 == | ||
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We use a coordinates approach. Letting the origin be the center of the hexagon, we can let <math>A = (-1, \sqrt{3}), B = (1, \sqrt{3}), C = (2, 0), D = (1, -\sqrt{3}), E = (-1, -\sqrt{3}), F = (-2, 0).</math> Then, <math>G = (0, \sqrt{3})</math> and <math>H = (0, -\sqrt{3}).</math> | We use a coordinates approach. Letting the origin be the center of the hexagon, we can let <math>A = (-1, \sqrt{3}), B = (1, \sqrt{3}), C = (2, 0), D = (1, -\sqrt{3}), E = (-1, -\sqrt{3}), F = (-2, 0).</math> Then, <math>G = (0, \sqrt{3})</math> and <math>H = (0, -\sqrt{3}).</math> | ||
We use the distance formula four times to get <math>CH, HF, FG, \text{ and } GC.</math> | We use the distance formula four times to get <math>CH, HF, FG, \text{ and } GC.</math> | ||
− | + | <cmath>\begin{alignat*}{8} | |
− | <cmath>CH^2 = (2-0)^2 + (0-(-\sqrt{3}))^2 = 7 \rightarrow CH = \sqrt{7} | + | CH^2 &= (2-0)^2 + (0-(-\sqrt{3}))^2 &&= 7 &&\rightarrow CH &&= \sqrt{7}, \\ |
− | + | HF^2 &= (0-(-2))^2 + (-\sqrt{3}-0)^2 &&= 7 &&\rightarrow HF &&= \sqrt{7}, \\ | |
− | + | FG^2 &= (-2-0)^2 + (0-\sqrt{3})^2 &&= 7 &&\rightarrow FG &&= \sqrt{7}, \\ | |
− | + | GC^2 &= (0-2)^2 + (\sqrt{3}-0)^2 &&= 7 &&\rightarrow GC &&= \sqrt{7}. | |
− | + | \end{alignat*}</cmath> | |
Thus, the perimeter of <math>GCHF = CH + HF + FG + GC = \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4\sqrt{7}}</math>. | Thus, the perimeter of <math>GCHF = CH + HF + FG + GC = \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{7} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} \ 4\sqrt{7}}</math>. | ||
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Note: the last part of this solution could have been simplified by noting that <math>CH = HF = FG = GC.</math> | Note: the last part of this solution could have been simplified by noting that <math>CH = HF = FG = GC.</math> | ||
− | + | == Solution 4 == | |
− | == Solution 4 | ||
Note that triangles <math>\triangle{GAF}, \triangle{FEH}, \triangle{HDC},</math> and <math>\triangle{CBG}</math> are all congruent, since they have side lengths of <math>1</math> and <math>2</math> and an included angle of <math>120^{\circ}.</math> | Note that triangles <math>\triangle{GAF}, \triangle{FEH}, \triangle{HDC},</math> and <math>\triangle{CBG}</math> are all congruent, since they have side lengths of <math>1</math> and <math>2</math> and an included angle of <math>120^{\circ}.</math> | ||
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Contents
Problem
Regular hexagon has side length . Let be the midpoint of , and let be the midpoint of . What is the perimeter of ?
Diagram
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Solution 1
Let the center of the hexagon be . , , , , , and are all equilateral triangles with side length . Thus, , and . By symmetry, . Thus, by the Pythagorean theorem, . Because and , . Thus, the solution to our problem is .
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Solution 2
Consider triangle . Note that , , and because it is an interior angle of a regular hexagon. (See note for details.)
By the Law of Cosines, we have: By SAS Congruence, triangles , , , and are congruent, and by CPCTC, quadrilateral is a rhombus. Therefore, the perimeter of is .
Note: The sum of the interior angles of any polygon with sides is given by . Therefore, the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon is , and each interior angle of a regular hexagon measures .
Solution 3
We use a coordinates approach. Letting the origin be the center of the hexagon, we can let Then, and
We use the distance formula four times to get Thus, the perimeter of .
~sirswagger21
Note: the last part of this solution could have been simplified by noting that
Solution 4
Note that triangles and are all congruent, since they have side lengths of and and an included angle of
By the Law of Cosines,
Therefore,
-Benedict T (countmath1)
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