The Number of Diagonals D for a Polygon of N

question 402

Short Answer

The number of diagonals D for a polygon of n sides is given by . Find the number
of sides for a polygon that has 14 diagonals.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Integration

The process by which the brain combines information from different sensory modalities to create a coherent perception.

Attention

The process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things, crucial in processing information.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the human ability to perceive patterns, wholes, or organized structures rather than just simple summations of parts.

Closure

The psychological need to see an activity or task through to completion, or the sense of resolution or conclusion at the end of an emotional or narrative arc.