Question

A regular hexagon is inscribed in a circle with a radius of 18 inches. Find the length of each side of the hexagon.

Answer 1

well you know the radius is 9 inches...

and the angle at the centre of the hexagon will be 60 degrees... this should help

Answer 2

The radius is 18 inches*

Answer 3

that is provided its a regular hexagon

Answer 4

oops

Answer 5

What formula do I use to find the other side??

Answer 6

Well it's an equilateral triangle

Answer 7

you don't tell me about the base angles of triangle OAB

Answer 8

With equi- meaning "equal" and lateral meaning "side".

Answer 9

so does that mean AB also equals 18?

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Oh, I see. Thanks a lot!

Answer 12

no problem