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If the sum of interior angle measures of a triangle is 720°, how many sides does the polygon have?

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Final answer:

The polygon has 6 sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

A triangle is a three-sided polygon. The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180°. So, if the sum of the interior angle measures of a triangle is 720°, we can use the formula 180° x (n - 2) to find the number of sides (n) of the polygon. Solving the equation:

180° x (n - 2) = 720°

n - 2 = 720° ÷ 180°

n - 2 = 4

n = 4 + 2

n = 6

Therefore, the polygon has 6 sides.

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