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OJ Cut a regular hexagon [!] Cut a piece from corner
about this size from card. to corner of edge 1.

Number the edges as Then slide it to fit onto
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shown. edge 4.
Tape the piece in
position.
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rn Show that the new shape will tessellate.

e r-------------, Transforming a regular hexagon into a new tessellating
Name shape .
. Date Materials: scissors, tape, large sheets of plain paper
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