The base of a pyramid has n sides. Write an expression for the number of faces of the pyramid.

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Teo Kok Keong asked Mar 17, 2022

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The base of a pyramid has n sides.

Write an expression for the number of faces of the pyramid.

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n+1

Explanation:

Imagine a triangle-based pyramid. The base has 3 sides. In total you have 4 faces: the base, and the three triangles extending form the base. Therefore, n+1 faces.

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