SOLUTION: How many sides are in a polygon with 464 diagonals?

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Question 700669: How many sides are in a polygon with 464 diagonals?
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The number of diagonals in a polygon is given by:



So for your problem:



Solve the resulting quadratic for . Hint: 29 times -32 = -928


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