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If x represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon and y represents the sum of the interior angles of

by BTGmoderatorDC » Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:47 pm

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If x represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon and y represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular pentagon, then the difference between x and y is equal to the sum of the interior angles of what geometric shape?

A. Triangle
B. Square
C. Rhombus
D. Trapezoid
E. Pentagon

OA A

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Re: If x represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon and y represents the sum of the interior angles

by swerve » Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:04 am

BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:47 pm
If x represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon and y represents the sum of the interior angles of a regular pentagon, then the difference between x and y is equal to the sum of the interior angles of what geometric shape?

A. Triangle
B. Square
C. Rhombus
D. Trapezoid
E. Pentagon

OA A

Source: Manhattan Prep

Regular Hexagon \(= 180\ast (6-2) = 180\ast 4\)

Regular Pentagon \(= 180\ast (5-2) = 180\ast 3\)

Difference \(= 180\ast (4-3) = 180 =\) Triangle

Therefore, A