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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

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:

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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: .