SOLUTION: How many triangles can be formed by connecting any 3 vertices of a regular hexagon?

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Question 273650: How many triangles can be formed by connecting any 3 vertices of a regular hexagon?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many triangles can be formed by connecting any 3 vertices of a regular hexagon?
There are 6 vertices on a hexagon
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Any three non-collinear points determine a triangle.
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# of triangles = 6C3 = 6*5*4/1*2*3 = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.