SOLUTION: In a regular hexagon PQRSTU, vertices P and R are (0,0) and (7,1). Now find the area of the hexagon. Appreciate your help. Thank you.

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Question 898554: In a regular hexagon PQRSTU, vertices P and R are (0,0) and (7,1). Now find the area of the hexagon.
Appreciate your help. Thank you.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
PQR is an isoceles triangle.
PQR is 120 degs.
Distance PR = sqrt(50)
Side length = 5sqrt%286%29%2F3
Area+=+ns%5E2%2Acot%28180%2Fn%29%2F4, n = 6