No. of quadrilaterals in a polygon

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So it would be 22C2 * 4 = 968In summary, to find the number of quadrilaterals with at least one side in common with a 24-sided convex polygon, we can subtract the number of quadrilaterals with no common sides from the total number of quadrilaterals that can be formed. This is represented by 24C4 - 12C4 = 10131. Another way to approach this is by choosing 2 vertices per side of the polygon, giving us 22C2 * 4 = 968 quadrilaterals.
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Homework Statement



Quadrilaterals are formed by using the vertices of a convex polygon of 24 sides. The number of quadrilaterals having atleast one side of the quadrilateral in common with the side of the polygon is ?


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We can find out the total no. of quadrilaterals that can be formed and subtract from it the no. of quadrilaterals with no side common to that of the polygon.

24C4 - 12C4 = 10131

I got 12 by choosing alternate vertices.
I don't get the correct answer this way :|
 
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I'm guessing here but what about 22C2 per side. You use 2 vertices for one side then you need 2 more to form the rest of the quadrilateral.
 

What is a quadrilateral?

A quadrilateral is a shape that has four sides and four angles.

How many sides does a polygon have?

A polygon can have any number of sides, as long as it is a closed shape with straight sides.

How many quadrilaterals are in a polygon?

The number of quadrilaterals in a polygon depends on the number of sides and angles it has. For example, a triangle can only have one quadrilateral, while a hexagon can have six.

What is the formula for finding the number of quadrilaterals in a polygon?

The formula for finding the number of quadrilaterals in a polygon is (n-3)*n, where n is the number of sides in the polygon. This formula works for any regular or irregular polygon.

Can a polygon have more than one quadrilateral?

Yes, a polygon can have multiple quadrilaterals depending on its shape. For example, a decagon (10-sided polygon) can have 10 quadrilaterals.

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