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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many edges does a convex polyhedron have if it has 12 vertices and 20 faces?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

One second, I'm trying to find the equation to solve that.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, Thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

F + V - E = 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, the only thing I understand is how to subtract and add the numbers to eachother

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20 + 12 - E = 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Combine like terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay. However, is the equation correct? I read that it is V-E+F

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's the same thing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay. is the answer 16 then?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or 32?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20 + 12 - E = 2 32 - E = 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay so the final answer is 32 then?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, 32 - E = 2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Think of it like 32 - ? = 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh okay! That clears it up. so 30 is the final answer. Thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol that was weird

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you have time for another question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are right, it made me repost

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sure, but post it as a new question.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay

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