Mathematics
Draw a regular hexagon of side 5 cm.
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Steps of construction :
Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm.
At A and B, draw rays making an angle of 120° each and cut off AF = BC = 5 cm.
Again from F and C, draw rays making an angle of 120° each and cut off FE = CD = 5 cm.
Join DE.
Hence, ABCDEF is the regular hexagon.
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