How many edges does a pyramid have?

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A pyramid with an n-sided base has a total of 2n edges: n edges form the base (the polygon) and n lateral edges run from each base vertex up to the single apex.

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Examples:

• Triangular pyramid (n = 3): base edges = 3. lateral edges = 3 → total edges = 6.

• Square pyramid (n = 4): base edges = 4. lateral edges = 4 → total edges = 8.

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In general, for any pyramid whose base is an n-gon, use the formula edges = 2n. If you know the number of sides of the base, substitute that value for n to get the total number of edges.

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