Example 1

Author:
Walch Education
Topic:
Circle
Construct regular hexagon inscribed in circle using Method 1. Note: Drag the blue points to try different line segments.
  1. Construct circle .
  2. Label a point on the circle point .
  3. Construct the diameter of the circle.
  4. Locate two vertices on either side of point . Label the points and .
  5. Locate two vertices on either side of point . Label the points and .
  6. Construct the sides of the hexagon. Do not erase any of your markings. Hexagon is a regular hexagon inscribed in circle .
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