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Hexagonal Puzzle 7th-8th Grade

 

 

 

 

Objective:

Dissect a regular hexagon into nine pentagons that are congruent to each other.  Make the hexagon into a nine-piece puzzle cut out of poster board or card stock.  The pieces can be arranged in many interesting shapes.

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See http://www.math.nmsu.edu/breakingaway/Lessons/HP/HP.html for possible solutions.