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Could someone please explain how to solve for the area?

Could someone please explain how to solve for the area?-example-1
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Answer:

280.6 square units

Explanation:

The formula for the area of an n-gon with radius r is useful here:

A = (n/2)r²sin(360°/n)

For your hexagon (n=6) with radius r=6√3, the area is ...

A = (6/2)(6√3)²sin(360°/6) = 324sin(60°) = 162√3 ≈ 280.6 . . . square units

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