Hexagon

A hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six angles. The word "hexagon" comes from the Greek word "hex" which means "six," and "gonia" which means "angle."

Properties of a Hexagon

1. Number of Sides: A hexagon has six sides.

2. Number of Angles: A hexagon has six angles.

3. Sum of Interior Angles: The sum of the interior angles of a hexagon is 720 degrees.

4. Sum of Exterior Angles: The sum of the exterior angles of a hexagon is 360 degrees.

5. Regular and Irregular Hexagons: A hexagon can be regular (all sides and angles are equal) or irregular (sides and/or angles are of different lengths/measures).

Examples of Hexagons

Examples of hexagons in real life include beehives, nuts and bolts, and some types of crystals and snowflakes.

Formulas for Area and Perimeter

1. Perimeter of a Hexagon: P = 6 * side length

2. Area of a Regular Hexagon: A = (3/2) * (side length) * (apothem length)