Problema Solution

Name a polyhedron that has 4 vertices and 6 edges. Can you draw a polyhedron that has 4 vertices, 6 edges, and a different number of faces? Explain your reason.

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tetrahedral pyramid

Model of a tetrahedron

This model (right) was made from a kit with magnetic connections. Since it just shows the edges, you can see through the model, which means that you can count the vertices and edges easier. How many vertices (corners) and edges are there? See Euler's formula.