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What are hexagons?

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any shape with 6 sides

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Why is an hexagon an hexagon?
When referring to it as a hexagon is not a faux pas.
Why is a hexagon called a hexagon?
because it has six sides and six corners
What is this hexagon?
A Hexagon is a shape with 6 sidesalso. ..Triangle - 3 sidesRectangle, square etc. - 4 sidesPentagon - 5 sidesHexagon - 6 sidesHeptagon - 7 sidesOctagon - 8 sidesHope this was helpful
Can you a hexagon?
I don't know, can I?
What is after a hexagon?
I'm assuming you're talking about the regular polygon with one more side than a hexagon... It's called a Heptagon, from the ancient Greek word "Hepta", meaning seven. Hope this helps.