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Let <math>ABCDEF</math> be an equiangular hexagon such that <math>AB=6, BC=8, CD=10</math>, and <math>DE=12</math>. Denote <math>d</math> the diameter of the largest circle that fits inside the hexagon. Find <math>d^2</math>. | Let <math>ABCDEF</math> be an equiangular hexagon such that <math>AB=6, BC=8, CD=10</math>, and <math>DE=12</math>. Denote <math>d</math> the diameter of the largest circle that fits inside the hexagon. Find <math>d^2</math>. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Solution 2== |
| + | Like solution 1, draw out the large equilateral triangle of side length <math>24</math>. | ||
==Solution Diagram== | ==Solution Diagram== | ||
Revision as of 05:42, 8 March 2018
Let 
be an equiangular hexagon such that 
, and 
. Denote 
the diameter of the largest circle that fits inside the hexagon. Find 
.
Solution 2
Like solution 1, draw out the large equilateral triangle of side length 
.
Solution Diagram
- cooljoseph
First of all, draw a good diagram! This is always the key to solving any geometry problem. Once you draw it, realize that 
. Why? Because since the hexagon is equiangular, we can put an equilateral triangle around it, with side length 
. Then, if you drew it to scale, notice that the "widest" this circle can be according to 
is 
. And it will be obvious that the sides won't be inside the circle, so our answer is 
.
-expiLnCalc
See Also
| 2018 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 7 |
Followed by Problem 9 | |
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