How many diagonals does a quadrilateral have

To solve how many diagonals does a quadrilateral have, we need to understand two concepts,

  1. What is a Quadrilateral
  2. What is a Diagonal

What is Quadrilateral :

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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.

How many diagonals does a quadrilateral have

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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