To solve how many diagonals does a quadrilateral have, we need to understand two concepts,
- What is a Quadrilateral
- What is a Diagonal
What is Quadrilateral :
As per Wikipedia definition In geometry a quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon, having four edges (sides) and four corners (vertices).
What is a diagonal:
A diagonal is a line drawn to connect two non-consecutive vertices of a polygon. So when we draw diagonals in a quadrilateral, we can draw only 2.
Answer
The number of diagonals in a quadrilateral is 2
Related FAQs
How many Vertices does a quadrilateral have?
A quadrilateral has 4 vertices
How many diagonals does a quadrilateral have?
2 Diagonals can be possible in a quadrilateral.
Is quadrilateral a polygon?
Yes Quadrilateral is a subset of Polygon.
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