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Find the number of diagonals formed in hexagon .

Correct Answer: 9

Explanation:

Hexagon has 6 sides .
⇒ n = 6
∴ Required number of diagonals = 10C2 - n
= 6C2 - 6
= 6! / [2!(6 - 2)!] - 6 = 6! / (2!4!) - 6
= (6 x 5 x 4!) / (2 x 4!) - 6
= 15 - 6
= 9


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