How many faces does a pentagonal pyramid have?

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EZ as pi
Aug 12, 2016

#1+5 = 6 " faces"#

Explanation:

A pyramid is named according to the shape of its base.

A pyramid consists of a base with any number of sides. The other faces of the pyramid are all triangles which meet at one point called the apex (top) of the pyramid.

From this it can be seen that the number of faces is: a triangular face for each side of the base, plus the base itself.

For a pentagonal pyramid: The base is a pentagon. it has 5 sides.

There is a triangular face on each side of the base

Faces: #1+5 = 6#

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