SOLUTION: How many polygons can be possibly formed from 6 distinct points on a plane, no three of which are collinear?

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Question 1175612: How many polygons can be possibly formed from 6 distinct points on a plane, no three of which are collinear?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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6C3=20
+6C4=15
+6C5=6
+6C6=1
Total:+20%2B15%2B6%2B1=42