Question
Write an algebraic expression for the area of a regular hexagon with: a. A perimeter of 4x units and an apothem of 6 units: b. A perimeter of (6x+12) units and an apothem of 4 units:
Solution
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Riley
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Answer
### a.
square units### b.
square units
Explanation
## Step 1: Area of a regular polygon### The area of a regular polygon is given by the formula
.## Step 2: Area of the hexagon (a)### Substitute the given perimeter
and apothem
into the area formula:
.## Step 3: Area of the hexagon (b)### Substitute the given perimeter
and apothem
into the area formula:
.