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Complete the sentence using the correct mathematical term. A pyramid is a ___________ having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex . a. polyhedron c. ptolemy b. polygon d. triangle Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

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Answer:

A pyramid is a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex .

Explanation:

We have to fill the blank to complete the given sentence.

  • Polyhedron is a solid in three dimensions figure with flat polygonal faces, straight edges and sharp vertices.
  • A polygon is any two dimensional shape formed with straight edges.
  • Ptolemy's theory viewed the Earth as the center of the universe known as geocentric .
  • A triangle is a two dimensional polygon with three edges.

Thus, polyhedron is the correct answer to fill the blank to complete the sentence.

A pyramid is a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex .

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