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Math Studies
When is a Hexagon not a Hexagon?
Basic Calculations and Formula for Regular Polygons
Pattern Investigations
Debi's Notebook
Fun and Games
Basic Calculations and Formula for Regular Polygons
Central Angles
Central Angle = 360 ÷ number of sides
Number of Sides
Central Angle
Triangle
3
120
Square
4
90
Pentagon
5
72
Hexagon
6
60
Interior Angles
For a plane: Interior Angle = 180 - (360 ÷ number of sides)
For a sphere: Interior Angle > 180 - (360 ÷ number of sides)
Number of Sides
Interior Angle
Triangle
3
60
Square
4
90
Pentagon
5
108
Hexagon
6
120
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