Constructing a Regular Hexagon

This video tutorial demonstrates how to construct a regular hexagon using a compass and a ruler. It begins by drawing a circle with a compass, marking arcs around the circle to identify the vertices of the hexagon, and then connecting these points with a ruler to form the hexagon. The tutorial emphasizes using the radius to ensure the hexagon is regular.

What is the first step in constructing a regular hexagon?

• Drawing a square

• Starting with a point as the center of a circle

• Marking arcs with a ruler

• Drawing a triangle

What tool is used to draw the initial circle?

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

• Square

After drawing the circle, what is the next step?

• Erasing the circle

• Drawing a line through the center

• Marking off arcs with the compass

• Drawing a square inside the circle

How do you ensure the arcs are correctly marked?

• By using a ruler

• By changing the compass width

• By drawing freehand

• By keeping the compass width the same

What should you do after marking all the arcs around the circle?

• Change the compass width

• Draw another circle

• Connect the points of intersection to form the hexagon

• Erase the arcs