If each equilateral triangle has perimeter 12, then the base of each side of the triangle is of length 4.
Collectively, the bases of all 6 triangles form the hexagon, so the perimeter of the hexagon is 24.
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A regular hexagon is formed from 6 equilateral triangles.If each triangle has perimeter 12, then the perimeter of the hexagon is
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Mark M. answered • 05/25/21
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Draw and label a diagram!
What does "equilateral" mean?
How long is each side of the triangle?
How many sides of the triangle make up the perimeter of the hexagon?
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