SOLUTION: The total number of degrees in a regular hexagon is 720°. If a corresponding angle in a congruent regular hexagon is (11x – 12)°, find the value of x.

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Question 473156: The total number of degrees in a regular hexagon is 720°. If a corresponding angle in a congruent regular hexagon is (11x – 12)°, find the value of x.
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Hi,

The total number of degrees in a 'regular' hexagon is 720°.

 720/6 = 120°, measure of each angle

a corresponding angle in a congruent regular hexagon is (11x – 12)°

 (11x – 12)° = 120°

      x = 12