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Which of these tools or constructions is used to inscribe a hexagon inside a circle?

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The architect's side view drawing of a saltbox-style house shows a post that supports the roof ridge. the support post is 8 ft tall. the distance from the front of the house to the support post is less than the distance from the post to the back of the house. how far from the front of the house is the support post positioned?