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A regular hexagon with an equilateral triangle sharing a vertex and having a vertex somewhere along the opposite side. What is the maximum length of line segment g?

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Solution

The maximum g is 1/8.

Solution by John Michael.

Poem

“Mind the gap
Mind the world
Have another drink on me
Grab a seat in the world”
——– Nabiha——–
And when you take the train
Stand clear of the closing doors
Don’t slip or fall
Even if you are late that day
A warning to you all
If not you’ll have to pay
Mind the gap

Bella

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