shown in Fig. 151, we may divide it into six triangles 2 in. on a side. The area of each c triangles equals the product of the base of the half its altitude. If the triangle is 2 in. on eɛ .866n 2' FIG. 151. FIG. 152. height ab of the triangle equals (2)2 (1) 1.732 in. The area of the triangle then equ The area of the hexagon then equals 6 10.392 or 10.4 sq. in. If we take a hexagon "n" in. on a side, as the area equals 6 X area of one triangle or 6 × (.866n is the height of each triangle) or 2.60 The area of a hexagon therefore equals squero of one side |