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Let <math>ABCDEF</math> be an equiangular hexagon such that <math>AB=6, BC=8, CD=10</math>, and <math>DE=12</math>. Denote <math>d</math> the diameter of the largest circle that fits inside the hexagon. Find <math>d^2</math>.
 
  
==Solution 2==
 
Like solution 1, draw out the large equilateral triangle of side length <math>24</math>.
 
 
==Solution D1==
 
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- cooljoseph
 
 
First of all, draw a good diagram! This is always the key to solving any geometry problem. Once you draw it, realize that <math>EF=2, FA=16</math>. Why? Because since the hexagon is equiangular, we can put an equilateral triangle around it, with side length <math>6+8+10=24</math>. Then, if you drew it to scale, notice that the "widest" this circle can be according to <math>AF, CD</math> is <math>7\sqrt{3}</math>.  And it will be obvious that the sides won't be inside the circle, so our answer is <math>\boxed{147}</math>.
 
 
-expiLnCalc
 
 
==See Also==
 
{{AIME box|year=2018|n=I|num-b=7|num-a=9}}
 
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