The polygon has nine sides. It is called a nonagon.
formula for diagonal of a polygon:
d = (n (n-3) ) / 2
Given: 27 diagonals
Sol'n:
27 = (n^2 - 3n) / 2
2 ( 27 = (n^2 - 3n) / 2 ) 2
54 = n^2 - 3n or n^2 - 3n = 54
n^2 - 3n - 54 = 0
( n - 9 ) ( n + 6 ) = 0
n - 9 = 0 and n + 6 = 0
n = 9 n = -6
There's no negative side so the valid side is 9
Nonagon is the final answer.
A nine sided shape has 27 diagonals because:
Formula: N(n-3)/2
9(9-3)/2 = 9*6/2 = 27 diagonals
Formula: N(n-3)/2
9(9-3)/2 = 9*6/2 = 27 diagonals