6. Cross Sections
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Recall how we can name a polygon depending on number of its sides.
regular hexagon
| Sides | Name |
|---|---|
| 3 | triangle |
| 4 | quadrilateral |
| 5 | pentagon |
| 6 | hexagon |
| 7 | heptagon |
| 8 | octagon |
The given polygon has 6 sides, which means that it is a hexagon. Since its sides have the same length and its angles have equal measures, we can also name it a regular hexagon.