Question

Mariah is debating whether to use a straightedge and compass or a computer drawing program to complete a construction of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle. Which method do you think would take the longest to complete the construction and why? Describe the difference between the steps needed for each method and provide two reasons to justify your answer.

Answer 1

A regular hexagon is constructed from equilateral triangles, so I think he compass construction should be easier, unless the computer program has its own hexagon graphical routine.