SOLUTION: How many distinct diagonals does a hexagon have?

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Question 134754: How many distinct diagonals does a hexagon have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many distinct diagonals does a hexagon have?
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Every 2 points determina line: 5C2 = 10 lines
But 5 of the lines are sides of the pentagon.
So, # of diagonals = 10-5 = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.