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Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011

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1. Space Figures and Cross Sections

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Exercise 51 Page 695

Euler's Formula states that the sum of the number of faces and vertices of a polyhedron is two more than the number of its edges.

B

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Euler's Formula states that the sum of the number of faces F and vertices V of a polyhedron is two more than the number of its edges, E. F+ V= E+2 We are given that a polyhedron has 4 vertices and 6 edges, and want to find the number of faces. To do so, we will use Euler's formula. Let x be the number of faces. We will substitute the given information into the above formula and solve for x.

F+V=E+2

SubstituteValues

Substitute values

x+ 4= 6+2

Add terms

x+4=8

LHS-4=RHS-4

x=4

We found that the polyhedron has 4 faces. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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Lesson Check p.691

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.692-694

Standardized Test Prep p.695

Mixed Review p.695