Page 44 - Key Stage 3 Geometry

Exercise 3.4: A Regular Hexagon in a Circle

A hexagon is a six-sided figure. Do the following:

1. Draw a circle of radius 6 cm.
2. Place the compass point close to the south point

of the circle.
3. Draw an arc intersection with the circumference

on the left side of the circle.

4. Place the compass point on the intersection and
draw another arc intersection further along the

circumference of the circle.

5. Repeat step 4 until you arrive back to where you
started.

6. Use one of your colour pens and the ruler to

draw connecting lines between the intersecting
arcs. You have created a hexagon.

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