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Using Euler's formula find the unknown:
Faces
?
5
20
Vertices
6
?
12
Edges
12
9
?
Answer
We know that the Euler's formula is: F + V = E + 2
  1. The number of vertices V is 6 and the number of edges E is 12.
Using Euler's formula:

F + 6 = 12 + 2

F + 6 = 14

F = 14 - 6

F = 8

So, the number of faces in this polyhedron is 8.
  1. Faces, F = 5
Edges, E = 9

We have to find the number of vertices.

Putting these values in Euler's formula:

5 + V = 9+ 25 + V = 11

V = 11 - 5

V = 6

So, the number of vertices in this polyhedron is 6.
  1. Number of faces F = 20
Number of vertices V = 12

Using Euler's formula:

20 + 12 = E + 2

32 = E + 2

E + 2 = 32

E = 32 - 2

E = 30

So, the number of edges in this polyhedron is 30.
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