2007-02-08 22:47:59 · 10 answers · asked by Skittles 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
no, 60 degrees wouldnt work cause it would make a triangle once you put 3 sides in it would be closed
2007-02-08 22:53:49 · update #1
The first person im pretty sure is right. Its definetly not 60, if you think it is, go ahead and try that for yourselves
2007-02-08 23:00:18 · update #2
120 degrees
2007-02-08 22:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by Neby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is 120, the others have explained it already, so I have no need to.
Just wanted to throw in my support for that (I can't believe how many people said 60, they really have no business answering any of these questions).
the (N-2)*180 formula is a good one to start with.
Another way to visualize that it's 120 is to realize that an equilateral hexagon is made of 6 equilateral triangles. Since each angle of the hexagon is formed where two triangles meet, it's equal to the sum of the two triangle's angles. Since equilateral triangles have angles of 60 degrees, the hexagon has angle measure of 120.
2007-02-09 08:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To determine the sum of all the angles in a polygon with N sides, use the formula:
x=180(N-2)
So a hexagon (6 sides) has all internal angles add to 180*4, or 720.
Therefore, each angle in an equilateral hexagon would measure
720/6, or 120.
2007-02-09 06:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by dentroll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 6 triangle vertices meeting at a point which is at the centre of the hexagon.
Each of these vertices has the same angle.
The angles add up to 360°
This suggests that each angle at the centre of the hexagon = 60°
Taking a step further, the other two angle of each triangle are equal so each of these is 60° also.
2007-02-09 08:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In geometry, a hexagon is a polygon with six edges and six vertices. Its Schläfli symbol is {6}.
The internal angles of a regular hexagon (one where all sides and all angles are equal) are all 120° and the hexagon has 720 degrees.
Like squares and equilateral triangles, regular hexagons fit together without any gaps to tile the plane.
The cells of a beehive honeycomb are hexagonal for this reason and because the shape makes efficient use of space and building materials.
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2007-02-09 06:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all angles on the inside add up to 180 degrees
so 180 divided by 6 is 30 degrees!!
And for those people who said 60, you guys should know that an equilateral TRIANGLE is 60 degrees not a hexagon!!!
2007-02-09 07:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I would like you to know how can we reach the answer. The sum of angles in a hexagon is 720. Then each angle should be 720 divided by 6, which equals 120 degrees is your answer.
2007-02-09 06:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by bgnbgnbgn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
360divided by 6 =60 60 degrees
2007-02-09 06:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by craig 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Each interior angle of a polygon of n sides is
[(n - 2)/n] * 180 degrees
2007-02-09 07:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by nayanmange 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
60 degrees
2007-02-09 06:54:02 · answer #10 · answered by ship_d 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋