Example 1

Show how the perimeter of a hexagon can be used to find an estimate for the circumference of a circle that has a radius of 5 meters. Compare the estimate with the circle’s perimeter found by using the formula [math]C = 2\pi r[/math].

 

Walch Education

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
circle  hexagon  in  inscribed  perimeter 
Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
 
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