SOLUTION: How do I find the square root of a hexagon with a 4-inch side? So confusing!

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Question 469185: How do I find the square root of a hexagon with a 4-inch side? So confusing!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A hexagon doesn't have a square root ???
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If you mean the area, you can do it as 6 equilateral triangles with sides of 4.
Area of each = bh/2
h+=+sqrt%284%5E2+-+2%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2812%29
Total area = 6%2A4%2Asqrt%2812%29 sq inches
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