SOLUTION: Ref. Question 1051556: I still don't understand how the hexagon area was obtained. Thanks.

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Question 1051676: Ref. Question 1051556:
I still don't understand how the hexagon area was obtained. Thanks.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a formula that gives the area.
It works for all regular polygons.
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You can find the area of a regular hexagon using 6 equilateral triangles, and the result is the same.
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