Based on the pattern shown above +4 you can create an equation from this to help support finding the amount.
y = 4x + 6
y - total amount
4x - amount that is added by
6 - initial amount for 1 hexagon
Based on this you plug in 12 into x and you will find the answer:
y = 4(12) + 6
= 48 + 6
= 54
If you need to check the work honestly drawing it out, but this equation can also be supported based on the 3rd diagram of hexagon, where the initial is 6 and then 4 are added each time afterwards!!!
