Practice30Create account

Diagonals are drawn from ONE vertex of different polygons. Which rule gives the number of diagonals from one vertex of an n-sided polygon?

Class 7Formulas and Rules from PatternsAlgebra
  • A
  • Bn − 2
  • Cn
  • Dn − 3

Step-by-Step Solution

From one vertex you cannot join to itself or its two neighbours, leaving n − 3 vertices. Table: 4 → 1, 5 → 2, 6 → 3 ✓.
Answer: D) n − 3

Master this chapter in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Formulas and Rules from Patterns practice questions

More Class 7 Formulas and Rules from Patterns practice

Diagonals drawn from one vertex of a hexagon split it into triangles, as shown. Which…Square flower beds (green) in a row are surrounded by grey border tiles, as shown. Which…Fence posts are placed every 1 m along a straight path L m long, with a post at both…On a calendar, three dates lie one below the other in a column. If the top date is a,…Making 5 squares in a joined row needs 3n + 1 sticks, while 5 separate squares need 4n…